Question 1

Which type of epithelial tissue is specialized for rapid diffusion and is found lining the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 2

A histology slide shows round nuclei centrally located in cube-shaped cells forming the walls of kidney tubules. Which tissue type is this?

Accepted Answer

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the function of simple squamous epithelium in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Facilitation of gas exchange

Question 4

If a patient has damage to the simple cuboidal epithelium in their kidneys, which physiological process would most likely be impaired?

Accepted Answer

Filtration and secretion in renal tubules

Question 5

Which equation best represents the relationship between surface area ($A$) and rate of diffusion ($R$) in simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

$R = k 	imes A$

Question 6

A histology image shows a single layer of flat cells lining a blood vessel. What is the primary function of this tissue?

Accepted Answer

Exchange of gases and nutrients

Question 7

Which of the following tissues would you expect to find lining the renal tubules, and what is its main function?

Accepted Answer

Simple cuboidal epithelium; secretion and absorption

Question 8

A researcher stains a tissue sample and observes cells with a large surface area to volume ratio. Which tissue is most likely being observed?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 9

Which of the following is a key structural difference between simple squamous and simple cuboidal epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous cells are flat, while simple cuboidal cells are cube-shaped

Question 10

Which of the following best explains why simple squamous epithelium is found in the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Its thinness allows for efficient gas exchange

Question 11

A patient presents with impaired kidney function. Microscopy reveals damage to the epithelial cells lining the renal tubules. Which cell type is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Simple cuboidal cells

Question 12

Which of the following equations would you use to calculate the volume ($V$) of a cuboidal epithelial cell with side length $a$?

Accepted Answer

$V = a^3$

Question 13

Which tissue type is most likely to be damaged in a patient with emphysema, leading to impaired gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of simple cuboidal epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Cells are arranged in multiple layers

Question 15

A histology slide of lung tissue shows a single layer of flattened cells. What is the most likely function of these cells?

Accepted Answer

Facilitation of gas exchange

Question 16

Which tissue type would be most affected by a toxin that specifically targets cells involved in secretion and absorption in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the arrangement of cells in simple cuboidal epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Single layer of cube-shaped cells

Question 18

Which of the following is a common misconception about simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

It provides a thick protective barrier

Question 19

If the surface area of a simple squamous epithelial cell increases, what happens to the rate of diffusion across the cell membrane, assuming all other factors remain constant?

Accepted Answer

It increases

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why simple cuboidal epithelium is suited for secretion and absorption in the kidney tubules?

Accepted Answer

The single layer allows for efficient exchange of substances

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