Question 1

A tissue sliced on an angle to be made into a histology slide is said to be an oblique section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What is the function of goblet cells, which are sometimes found interspersed throughout pseudostratified and simple columnar epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A)   To produce new epithelial cells to replace worn out cells
B)   To produce and secrete mucus
C)   To provide oxygen to the nearby epithelial cells
D)   To absorb nutrients for the epithelial cells
E)   To engulf and destroy invading microorganismsF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The thinnest type of epithelial tissue in the body, which allows rapid diffusion of substances through the cells, is simple cuboidal epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An epithelial tissue composed of several layers of tall, elongated cells would be called ________ epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratified cuboidal
B)   stratified columnar
C)   transitional
D)   simple columnar
E)   stratified squamousF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

A group of cells that are alike in function and appearance is called a tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Where is the keratinized form of stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   The lining of the esophagus
B)   The lining of the oral cavity
C)   The epidermis of the skin
D)   The anal canal
E)   The vaginaF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

All of the following are characteristics of epithelial tissues, except

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A)   they are well-supplied with blood vessels.
B)   the cells are densely packed, with little space between them.
C)   they all contain a basement membrane on their underside.
D)   they can be composed of a single layer or multiple layers of cells.
E)   their apical surface faces the outside or an internal body surface.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which type of epithelial tissue is composed of only one layer of cells, but appears layered, because some of the cells do not reach the free surface?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transitional
B)   Stratified squamous
C)   Simple columnar
D)   Stratified cuboidal
E)   Pseudostratified columnarF) All of the above
G) A) and B) E

Question 9

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in several structures of the urinary system, such as the urinary bladder and the ureters?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
B)   Simple columnar
C)   Transitional
D)   Stratified cuboidal
E)   Simple squamousF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

How do epithelial cells obtain their nourishment and get rid of their waste?

Accepted Answer

A)   Through small channels in the tissue
B)   Through their extensive blood vessels
C)   Through the air in the environment
D)   Through the blood vessels of the underlying connective tissue
E)   By a combination of all of these methodsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The histological sections used to make the slides we observe in the lab are usually about 10-15 cell layers thick.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the air sacs of the lungs, the walls of capillaries, and the inner linings of blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stratified squamous
B)   Simple cuboidal
C)   Simple columnar
D)   Transitional
E)   Simple squamousF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which type of epithelial tissue provides protection against respiratory infections, due to the presence of mucus and cilia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Simple squamous
B)   Pseudostratified columnar
C)   Stratified columnar
D)   Simple cuboidal
E)   Stratified squamousF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

All of the following are major types of tissues, except

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A)   muscle
B)   connective
C)   epithelial
D)   bone
E)   nervousF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true of the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is connected to the apical surface of epithelial tissues.
B)   The cells closest to the basement membrane are dividing cells.
C)   It is acellular.
D)   It is composed of collagen and secretions from the cells.
E)   It serves to anchor the epithelial tissues to the underlying connective tissue.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Glandular epithelium makes up glands such as sweat glands; it is always multicellular.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Epithelial Tissues

A tissue sliced on an angle to be made into a histology slide is said to be an oblique section.

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What is the function of goblet cells, which are sometimes found interspersed throughout pseudostratified and simple columnar epithelium?

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The thinnest type of epithelial tissue in the body, which allows rapid diffusion of substances through the cells, is simple cuboidal epithelium.

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An epithelial tissue composed of several layers of tall, elongated cells would be called ________ epithelium.

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A group of cells that are alike in function and appearance is called a tissue.

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Where is the keratinized form of stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?

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All of the following are characteristics of epithelial tissues, except

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Which type of epithelial tissue is composed of only one layer of cells, but appears layered, because some of the cells do not reach the free surface?

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Which type of epithelial tissue is found in several structures of the urinary system, such as the urinary bladder and the ureters?

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How do epithelial cells obtain their nourishment and get rid of their waste?

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The histological sections used to make the slides we observe in the lab are usually about 10-15 cell layers thick.

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Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the air sacs of the lungs, the walls of capillaries, and the inner linings of blood vessels?

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Which type of epithelial tissue provides protection against respiratory infections, due to the presence of mucus and cilia?

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All of the following are major types of tissues, except

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Which of the following is NOT true of the basement membrane?

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Glandular epithelium makes up glands such as sweat glands; it is always multicellular.

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A tissue sliced on an angle to be made into a histology slide is said to be an oblique section.

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What is the function of goblet cells, which are sometimes found interspersed throughout pseudostratified and simple columnar epithelium?

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The thinnest type of epithelial tissue in the body, which allows rapid diffusion of substances through the cells, is simple cuboidal epithelium.

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An epithelial tissue composed of several layers of tall, elongated cells would be called ________ epithelium.

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A group of cells that are alike in function and appearance is called a tissue.

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Where is the keratinized form of stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?

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All of the following are characteristics of epithelial tissues, except

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Which type of epithelial tissue is composed of only one layer of cells, but appears layered, because some of the cells do not reach the free surface?

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Which type of epithelial tissue is found in several structures of the urinary system, such as the urinary bladder and the ureters?

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How do epithelial cells obtain their nourishment and get rid of their waste?

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The histological sections used to make the slides we observe in the lab are usually about 10-15 cell layers thick.

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Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the air sacs of the lungs, the walls of capillaries, and the inner linings of blood vessels?

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Which type of epithelial tissue provides protection against respiratory infections, due to the presence of mucus and cilia?

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All of the following are major types of tissues, except

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Which of the following is NOT true of the basement membrane?

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Glandular epithelium makes up glands such as sweat glands; it is always multicellular.

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