Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Identifying Types of Epithelial Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Identifying Types of Epithelial Tissue

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Which type of epithelial cell is taller than it is wide?

Squamous epithelium

Cuboidal epithelium

Columnar epithelium

Transitional epithelium

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Understand the basic shapes of epithelial cells: Squamous cells are flat and scale-like, cuboidal cells are cube-shaped, and columnar cells are taller than they are wide.

Identify the characteristic shape of columnar epithelial cells: These cells are elongated and resemble columns, hence the name 'columnar'.

Recognize the function and location of columnar epithelium: They are often found lining organs such as the intestines and respiratory tract, where absorption and secretion are key functions.

Differentiate columnar epithelium from other types: Unlike squamous and cuboidal epithelium, columnar cells have a greater height than width, which is crucial for their role in absorption and secretion.

Conclude that columnar epithelium is the type of epithelial cell that is taller than it is wide, based on its structural characteristics and functional roles.