GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following are location of stratified coulumnar epithelium except?
A
pharynx
B
anus
C
lungs
D
uterus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What Is a Stratified Columnar Epithelium? It is a rarely found column-shaped epithelium, located on the conjunctiva, lobar ducts, anus, pharynx, etc. Stratified columnar epithelium is made up of multiple layers of epithelial cells. Often, it can be found between squamous epithelia and simple columnar epithelia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Respiratory epithelium is ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium found lining most of the respiratory tract; it is not present in the larynx or pharynx.

Detailed explanation-3: -Columnar epithelium covers the intestinal tract from the end of the esophagus to the beginning of the rectum. It also lines the ducts of many glands. A typical form covers the villi (nipple-like projections) of the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Squamous.-nonkeratinized (covers the mucosa)-keratinized (skin) Cuboidal (lines excretory ducts of glands) Columnar (conjunctiva of the eyelids) Transitional (urinary tract)

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