A & P 101: HISTOLOGY OF EPITHELIAL TISSUE EXAM Q &A
1. Explain the function of cilia in pseudostratified epithelium. Note: to receive full credit
you must give a specific function based upon location of pseudostratified epithelium
within the body.
Your Answer:
Pseudostratified epithelium can be found in the respiratory tract as well as the male
reproductive tract. Cilia assists in movement of substances. In the respiratory tract cilia
would propel mucus, and in the male reproductive tract cilia would propel sperm. (either
example are acceptable answers.)
2. Match the following epithelial tissue types with its location in the
body. Correct!
Stratified squamous epithelium
Correct!
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Correct!
Stratified columnar epithelium
Correct!
, Transitional epithelium
3. Would non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium prevent water loss? Explain why
or why not.
Your Answer:
No.
Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium lacks the dead layer of compact cells and the
water repellent
Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium would not prevent water loss because it
lacks the dead layer of compact cells and the water repellent
glycolipid which keratinized stratified squamous epithelium possesses.
4. Match the following epithelial tissue types with the correct description.
Correct!
Stratified squamous epithelium
Correct!
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
1. Explain the function of cilia in pseudostratified epithelium. Note: to receive full credit
you must give a specific function based upon location of pseudostratified epithelium
within the body.
Your Answer:
Pseudostratified epithelium can be found in the respiratory tract as well as the male
reproductive tract. Cilia assists in movement of substances. In the respiratory tract cilia
would propel mucus, and in the male reproductive tract cilia would propel sperm. (either
example are acceptable answers.)
2. Match the following epithelial tissue types with its location in the
body. Correct!
Stratified squamous epithelium
Correct!
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Correct!
Stratified columnar epithelium
Correct!
, Transitional epithelium
3. Would non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium prevent water loss? Explain why
or why not.
Your Answer:
No.
Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium lacks the dead layer of compact cells and the
water repellent
Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium would not prevent water loss because it
lacks the dead layer of compact cells and the water repellent
glycolipid which keratinized stratified squamous epithelium possesses.
4. Match the following epithelial tissue types with the correct description.
Correct!
Stratified squamous epithelium
Correct!
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
