Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 39m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 8m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 28m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System3h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Structural Naming of Epithelial Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Structural Naming of Epithelial Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Of the following tissue types, which is likely to be the thinnest overall?

Stratified cuboidal epithelium.

Simple columnar epithelium.

Stratified columnar epithelium.

Simple cuboidal epithelium.

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Understand the basic structure of epithelial tissues. Epithelial tissues are classified based on the number of cell layers and the shape of the cells. Simple epithelium has a single layer of cells, while stratified epithelium has multiple layers.

Identify the types of epithelial tissues mentioned in the problem: stratified cuboidal epithelium, simple columnar epithelium, stratified columnar epithelium, and simple cuboidal epithelium.

Compare the thickness of these epithelial tissues. Simple epithelium, having only one layer of cells, is generally thinner than stratified epithelium, which has multiple layers.

Consider the shape of the cells. Cuboidal cells are generally cube-shaped, while columnar cells are taller and more column-like. Simple cuboidal epithelium, with its single layer of cube-shaped cells, is likely to be thinner than simple columnar epithelium, which has taller cells.

Conclude that simple cuboidal epithelium is the thinnest overall among the options provided, due to its single layer of cube-shaped cells.