Question

Identify the type of epithelial tissue present in the following images and select the suitable characteristics.

Answer 1

• The first image which can be seen is the lining of the kidney tubules, it has cuboidal epithelial tissue whose characteristic properties are cube-shaped cells and helps in secretion and absorption.

• Similarly, the second image is the lining of the mouth, it has stratified squamous epithelial tissue and the properties of this tissue are flat cells arranged in layers and provides protection from wear and tear.

• And the third image is the lining of the trachea. The type of tissue present here is ciliated columnar epithelial tissue whose properties are pillar-like cells and facilitate mucus movement.