Histology Prelab – Epitheium Exam With complete solution–
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Na K ATPase and SGLUT - What are always on opposite sides of a epithelium cell
(transporters)
Stratified, pseudostratified, and simple - Types of epithelial cells based on the number
of layers they have
Squamous, cuboidal, columnar, and domed - Types of epithelial cells based on the
shape of the surface cell
Cilia, stereocilia, microvilli, and keratin - Apical modifications
Simple squamous and any stratified epithelial cell (except stratified squamous which
can be keratinized) - What types of epithelial cells will never have apical specialization
keratin and cilia - What are the only two apical specializations that count in naming
Lining epithelium will always have a free surface - How to distinguish between lining
epithelium and glandular epithelium
Microvilli - What does a solid pink line at the apex indicate?
Cilia - What does "grass" on the apical surface indicate?
Keratin - What do threads on the apical surface indicate?
Stratified squamous (epidermis) - What is the only type of epithelium that can be
keratinized?
Simple squamous - What type of simple epithelium does not have specialization?
Pseudostratified columnar - What is the only type of epithelium that will have
stereocilia?
Simple columnar (with microvilli) - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified squamous keratinized - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Pseudostratified columnar (with stereocilia) - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Microvilli - Identify the type of apical specialization
, Cilia - Identify the type of apical specialization
Simple squamous - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Simple squamous - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Mesothelium - Identify the specific name of epithelial cells
Endothelium - Identify the specific name of epithelial cells
Simple cuboidal - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Simple columnar (with microvilli) - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Pseudostratified columnar (with stereocilia) - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified squamous non-keratinized - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified squamous keratinized - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified cuboidal - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified columnar - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Transitional - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Transitional - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Goblet cell - Identify the cell indicated by the blue arrow
Stem cells - Identify the cells indicated by the black arrows
Stem cells - Identify the cells indicated by the black arrows
Simple epithelium - What type of epithelial cells turn over fastest?
PAS (stains complex carbohydrates) - What stain best shows the BM?
Endocrine and exocrine - What are the two types of glands
Desmosomes - Identify the structures connecting cells indicated by the green arrow
Basement membrane - Identify the structure indicated by the blue arrow
Expert Verified | Latest Questions 2025
Na K ATPase and SGLUT - What are always on opposite sides of a epithelium cell
(transporters)
Stratified, pseudostratified, and simple - Types of epithelial cells based on the number
of layers they have
Squamous, cuboidal, columnar, and domed - Types of epithelial cells based on the
shape of the surface cell
Cilia, stereocilia, microvilli, and keratin - Apical modifications
Simple squamous and any stratified epithelial cell (except stratified squamous which
can be keratinized) - What types of epithelial cells will never have apical specialization
keratin and cilia - What are the only two apical specializations that count in naming
Lining epithelium will always have a free surface - How to distinguish between lining
epithelium and glandular epithelium
Microvilli - What does a solid pink line at the apex indicate?
Cilia - What does "grass" on the apical surface indicate?
Keratin - What do threads on the apical surface indicate?
Stratified squamous (epidermis) - What is the only type of epithelium that can be
keratinized?
Simple squamous - What type of simple epithelium does not have specialization?
Pseudostratified columnar - What is the only type of epithelium that will have
stereocilia?
Simple columnar (with microvilli) - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified squamous keratinized - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Pseudostratified columnar (with stereocilia) - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Microvilli - Identify the type of apical specialization
, Cilia - Identify the type of apical specialization
Simple squamous - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Simple squamous - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Mesothelium - Identify the specific name of epithelial cells
Endothelium - Identify the specific name of epithelial cells
Simple cuboidal - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Simple columnar (with microvilli) - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Pseudostratified columnar (with stereocilia) - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified squamous non-keratinized - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified squamous keratinized - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified cuboidal - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Stratified columnar - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Transitional - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Transitional - Identify the type of epithelial cells
Goblet cell - Identify the cell indicated by the blue arrow
Stem cells - Identify the cells indicated by the black arrows
Stem cells - Identify the cells indicated by the black arrows
Simple epithelium - What type of epithelial cells turn over fastest?
PAS (stains complex carbohydrates) - What stain best shows the BM?
Endocrine and exocrine - What are the two types of glands
Desmosomes - Identify the structures connecting cells indicated by the green arrow
Basement membrane - Identify the structure indicated by the blue arrow
