The epithelium that covers the dry surface of skin,
the moist surface of buccal cavity, pharynx, inner
lining of large ducts of salivary glands and of
pancreatic ducts is
(1) More stretchable
(2) Involved in formation of a diffusion barrier
(3) Found in the walls of blood vessels also
(4) To provide protection against chemical also
mechanical stresses
Columnar epithelium is characterised by the presence of polygonal columns of cells. It occurs in
(1) Inner lining of intestine
(2) Inner lining of stomach
(3) Inner lining of gall bladder
(4) All of these
Compound epithelia is present in -
1. Dry surface of the skin.
2. Moist surface of buccal cavity.
3. Inner lining of ducts of salivary gland.
4. All of these
Which of the following epithelium their main function is to provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses?
1. Simple epithelium.
2. Compound epithelium.
3. Columnar epithelium.
4. Cuboidal Epithelium
Compound epithelium play major role in
1. Secretion
2. Absorption
3. Protection
4. Support
Observe the following figures:
Figure A and B indicate glands while Figure C indicates specific type of tissues. Identify these figures:
|
A |
B |
C |
(1) |
Unicellular gland |
Multicellular gland |
Compound epithelium |
(2) |
Unicellular gland |
Multicellular gland |
Pseudostratified epithelium |
(3) |
Multicellular gland |
Unicellular gland |
Pseudostratified epithelium |
(4) |
Unicellular gland |
Goblet gland |
Pseudostratified epithelium |
Which of the following epithelium covers the dry surface of the skin, the moist surface of buccal cavity, pharynx, inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and of pancreatic ducts?
1. Pseudostratified epithelium
2. Simple cuboidal epithelium
3. Compound epithelium
4. Transitional epithelium
Mark the incorrect statement regarding compound epithelium:
1. Made up of more than one layer of cells.
2. Vital role in secretion and absorption.
3. Provide protection against chemical and mechanical stress.
4. It covers the moist surface of the buccal cavity.
Among the options given below, simple epithelium is not found at which location?
1. Air sacs of lungs
2. PCT
3. Inner surface of bronchioles and fallopian tubes
4. Inner lining of ducts of salivary glands