Which type of epithelium is typically found in areas requiring secretion, such as glands?
Squamous epithelium
Cuboidal and columnar epithelium
Stratified epithelium
Ciliated epithelium
Related Questions
Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding ciliated epithelium?
I. Cells possess cilia on their free surface
II. They bear microvilli at the free ends to increase surface area of the organ
III. Mucous spreads over the epithelium as a thin layer
IV. It is found in the lining of the small intestine
I and III
I and II
II and IV
III and IV
The ciliated epithelial cells are required to move particles or mucus in a specific direction. In humans, these cells are mainly present in
Bile duct and Bronchioles
Fallopian tubes and Pancreatic duct
Eustachian tube and Salivary duct
Bronchioles and Fallopian tubes
Which of the following tissue forms the epidermis of the skin in land vertebrates?
None-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
Keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
Stratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Bowman’s glands are located in the
Proximal end of uriniferous tubules
Anterior pituitary gland
Female reproductive system of cockroach
Olfactory epithelium of nose
Which of the following statement is incorrect with reference to the columnar epithelium?
Ciliated columnar epithelium is found in the respiratory tract
Columnar epithelium is found in the lining of the stomach and intestines
Columnar epithelium facilitates movement across the epithelial barrier
Columnar epithelium is composed of flattened, scale-like cells
Metaplasia, a change in epithelial tissue type, can occur in response to chronic irritation. Which of the following is NOT a typical example of metaplasia?
Ciliated columnar epithelium of the bronchi changing to stratified squamous epithelium in smokers
Stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus changing to columnar epithelium in Barrett's esophagus
Transitional epithelium of the bladder changing to stratified squamous epithelium due to increased urine flow
Glandular epithelium of the cervix changing to stratified squamous epithelium in response to chronic infection
Which type of epithelium is typically found in areas requiring secretion, such as glands?
Squamous epithelium
Cuboidal and columnar epithelium
Stratified epithelium
Ciliated epithelium
Which statement is correct about simple cuboidal epithelium?
It consists of a single layer of cube-like cells
It is commonly found in ducts of glands
Its main function is secretion and absorption
All of the above
Which of the following is a function of the cuboidal epithelium with a brush border found in certain parts of the body?
Protection
Secretion
Absorption
Filtration
Where would you typically find stratified epithelium?
Lining of blood vessels
Lining of the stomach
Skin
Lining of the alveoli
