GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Simple ____ epithelial cells are specialized for secretion and are found in pancreas.
A
columnar
B
cuboidal
C
squamous
D
transitional
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glandular epithelium: This type of epithelium is specialized to produce and secrete (release) substances.

Detailed explanation-2: -This epithelium provides protection, forms conduits for gland ducts, and may be specialized for active secretion and absorption.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simple cuboidal epithelium is found in glandular tissue and in the kidney tubules. Simple columnar epithelium lines the stomach and intestines. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium lines portions of the respiratory tract and some of the tubes of the male reproductive tract.

Detailed explanation-4: -The stratified cuboidal epithelium that lines the pancreatic and sweat gland ducts serves as their inner lining. Typically, this kind of epithelium is present, protecting the ducts of numerous glands.

There is 1 question to complete.