#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?
Highly vascular
Cells are loosely arranged
Avascular but innervated
Contain extracellular matrix
#2
What is the primary function of transitional epithelium in the urinary system?
Secretion
Filtration
Stretch and recoil
Absorption
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of simple cuboidal epithelium?
Found in the lining of the trachea
Multilayered cells
Single layer of cube-shaped cells
Lines the alveoli of the lungs
#4
What is the primary function of stratified columnar epithelium?
Secretion
Absorption
Protection
Filtration
#5
Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the stomach?
Simple squamous epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
#6
What is the primary function of simple squamous epithelium?
Secretion
Absorption
Filtration
Protection
#7
Which of the following epithelial tissues is found in the urinary bladder?
Simple squamous epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Transitional epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
#8
Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium commonly found in the body?
Small intestine
Bronchi of the respiratory tract
Esophagus
Stomach lining
#9
What is the primary function of goblet cells in epithelial tissues?
Protection
Secretion of mucus
Absorption
Cellular support
#10
What distinguishes stratified cuboidal epithelium from simple cuboidal epithelium?
Number of layers
Cell shape
Presence of cilia
Absence of a basement membrane
#11
What is the primary function of cilia in epithelial cells?
Absorption
Movement of mucus
Secretion
Protection
#12
Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for areas subjected to friction?
Stratified squamous epithelium
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium
#13
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of stratified squamous epithelium?
Single layer of flat cells
Lines the alveoli of the lungs
Protective function
Contains goblet cells
#14
In which organ would you find simple columnar epithelium with microvilli?
Stomach lining
Small intestine
Esophagus
Urinary bladder
#15
What is the primary function of microvilli in epithelial cells?
Movement
Absorption
Protection
Cellular support