Learning Assignment 2A
Question 119 out of 20 pointsMatch each epithelial tissue with its proper structure and functions in the body.
Question
Correct Match
Selected Match
Forms the alveoli of the lungs and permits
diffusion of gases
A.
Simple squamous
epithelium
A.
Simple squamous
epithelium
Secretes the hormones of the thyroid
gland
D.
Cuboidal
epithelium
D.
Cuboidal
epithelium
Many layers of cells; surface cells are flat
B.
Stratified
squamous
epithelium
B.
Stratified
squamous
epithelium
Forms the epidermis of the skin
B.
Stratified
squamous
epithelium
B.
Stratified
squamous
epithelium
Forms the stomach lining and secretes
gastric juice
E.
Columnar
epithelium
E.
Columnar
epithelium
Columnar cells with cilia on their free
surfaces
F.
Ciliated epithelium
F.
Ciliated epithelium
Forms capillaries to permit exchanges of
materials
A.
Simple squamous
epithelium
A.
Simple squamous
epithelium
Secretes the saliva of salivary glands
D.
Cuboidal
epithelium
D.
Cuboidal
epithelium
Permits stretching of the urinary bladder
as it fills
C.
C.
Transitional
epithelium
Transitional
epithelium
Lines arteries and veins and is smooth to
prevent abnormal blood clotting
A.
Simple squamous
epithelium
A.
Simple squamous
epithelium
One layer of cells that are taller than they
are wide
E.
Columnar
epithelium
E.
Columnar
epithelium
Forms the lining of the mouth and the
esophagus
B.
Stratified
squamous
epithelium
B.
Stratified
squamous
epithelium
Lines the trachea, and sweeps mucus and
bacteria toward the pharynx
F.
Ciliated epithelium
F.
Ciliated epithelium
One layer of cube-shaped cells
D.
Cuboidal
epithelium
D.
Cuboidal
epithelium
Forms the lining of the small intestine and
absorbs nutrients
E.
Columnar
epithelium
E.
Columnar
epithelium
Lines the fallopian tubes to sweep an
ovum toward the uterus
F.
Ciliated epithelium
F.
Ciliated epithelium
One layer of flat cells
A.
Simple squamous
epithelium
A.
Simple squamous
epithelium
May have microvilli to increase the
surface area for absorption
E.
Columnar
epithelium
C.
Transitional
epithelium
Permits reabsorption of useful materials
back to the blood by the kidney tubules
D.
Cuboidal
epithelium
D.
Cuboidal
epithelium
