A&P 1: UTA TISSUES AND
INTEGUMENTARY. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Simple Squamous: - ANS - single layer of flattened cells w/ disc shaped centered nucei
-allows materials to pass by diffusion and filtration
-air sacs of lungs, lining of heart, blood vessels
Stratified Squamous - ANS -thick membrane composed of several thick layers; basal cells are
cuboidal or columnar while the surface cells are flattened
-protects underlying tissue in areas subjected to abrasion
-linings of esophagus, mouth, vagina
Simple Cuboidal: - ANS -single layer of cube like cells with large spherical central nuclei
-secretion and absorption
-kidney tubules; ducts and secretory portions of small glands; ovary surface
Stratified Cuboidal: - ANS -Generally 2 layers of cube like cells
-protection
-largest ducts of sweat glands, mammary glands, and salivary glands
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, Simple Columnar - ANS -simple layer of tall cells with a circular or oval nuclei; some cells may
have cilia; layer may contain mucus secreting unicellular glands
-absorption; secretion of mucus, enzymes and other substances; ciliated type propel mucus or
reproductive cells
-nonciliaed lines most of the digestive tract (stomach to rectum); ciliated types line small
bronchi, uterine tubes, and some regions of the uterus
Pseudostratified Columnar - ANS -single layer of cells of differing heights, some not reaching
the free surface; nuclei seen at every level
-secretes substances, particularly mucus by ciliary action
-nonciliated type in males sperm carrying ducts; most of upper respiratory tract
Epithelial Tissue - ANS sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a body cavity
Connective Tissue - ANS found in all parts of the body as discrete structures or as part of
various body organs; most abundant tissue types; primarily protect, support, insulate, and bind
together other tissues of the body
Areolar (Loose Connective Tissue) - ANS -Gel- Like Matrix with all three fiber types:
fibroblasts. Macrophages, mast cells and even some white blood cells
-Soft packaging material that cushions and protects body organs
-widely distributed under epethelia
Adipose/Fat (Loose Connective Tissue) - ANS -matrix is areolar but very sparse; adipocytes, or
fat cells that have nucleus pushed to the side by large fat droplet
-provides insulation for the body, source of stored energy, protects and supports organs
-under skin, around kidneys, breasts
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INTEGUMENTARY. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Simple Squamous: - ANS - single layer of flattened cells w/ disc shaped centered nucei
-allows materials to pass by diffusion and filtration
-air sacs of lungs, lining of heart, blood vessels
Stratified Squamous - ANS -thick membrane composed of several thick layers; basal cells are
cuboidal or columnar while the surface cells are flattened
-protects underlying tissue in areas subjected to abrasion
-linings of esophagus, mouth, vagina
Simple Cuboidal: - ANS -single layer of cube like cells with large spherical central nuclei
-secretion and absorption
-kidney tubules; ducts and secretory portions of small glands; ovary surface
Stratified Cuboidal: - ANS -Generally 2 layers of cube like cells
-protection
-largest ducts of sweat glands, mammary glands, and salivary glands
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, Simple Columnar - ANS -simple layer of tall cells with a circular or oval nuclei; some cells may
have cilia; layer may contain mucus secreting unicellular glands
-absorption; secretion of mucus, enzymes and other substances; ciliated type propel mucus or
reproductive cells
-nonciliaed lines most of the digestive tract (stomach to rectum); ciliated types line small
bronchi, uterine tubes, and some regions of the uterus
Pseudostratified Columnar - ANS -single layer of cells of differing heights, some not reaching
the free surface; nuclei seen at every level
-secretes substances, particularly mucus by ciliary action
-nonciliated type in males sperm carrying ducts; most of upper respiratory tract
Epithelial Tissue - ANS sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a body cavity
Connective Tissue - ANS found in all parts of the body as discrete structures or as part of
various body organs; most abundant tissue types; primarily protect, support, insulate, and bind
together other tissues of the body
Areolar (Loose Connective Tissue) - ANS -Gel- Like Matrix with all three fiber types:
fibroblasts. Macrophages, mast cells and even some white blood cells
-Soft packaging material that cushions and protects body organs
-widely distributed under epethelia
Adipose/Fat (Loose Connective Tissue) - ANS -matrix is areolar but very sparse; adipocytes, or
fat cells that have nucleus pushed to the side by large fat droplet
-provides insulation for the body, source of stored energy, protects and supports organs
-under skin, around kidneys, breasts
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