Multiple Choice
What type of epithelial cells are taller than they are wide?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Identifying Types of Epithelial Tissue
Multiple Choice
Identify the tissue indicated in the slide:
A
Simple cuboidal epithelium.
B
Stratified squamous epithelium.
C
Transitional epithelium.
D
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
Verified step by step guidance1
Observe the image and note the multiple layers of cells. This is a key characteristic of stratified epithelium.
Identify the shape of the cells at the surface. In stratified squamous epithelium, the surface cells are flattened, which is visible in the image.
Consider the function and location of the tissue. Stratified squamous epithelium is typically found in areas subject to abrasion, such as the skin, mouth, and esophagus.
Compare the observed characteristics with the options provided: Simple cuboidal epithelium has a single layer of cube-shaped cells, transitional epithelium has cells that can change shape, and pseudostratified columnar epithelium appears to have multiple layers due to varying cell heights but is actually a single layer.
Conclude that the tissue in the image is stratified squamous epithelium based on the multiple layers and flattened surface cells.
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