Our Lady of Fatima University

College of Arts and Sciences

Natural Science Department
GZOO111 LABORATORY

EXERCISE NO. 4
EPITHELIAL TISSUE

I. Objective:
1. Define the term epithelium
2. Classify epithelial tissue types
3. Identify and give examples of the major types of epithelia in figures and specimens

II. Materials:
1. Unlabeled photos of epithelial types (Anatomy and Physiology books)
2. Microscope (optional)
3. Prepared slides of the following: (optional)
a. simple squamous (surface view)
b. stratified squamous (non-keratinized) c.s
c. stratified squamous (keratinized) c.s
d. simple cuboidal c.s
e. simple columnar c.s
f. pseudostratified (ciliated)
g. transitional c.s

III. Procedure:
 Draw and label the different types of epithelium on the space provided

Stratified squamous (surface View) Stratified squamous (non-keratinized)

Stratified squamous (keratinized) Simple cuboidal

 Simple columnar Pseudostratified (ciliated)

Transitional

IV. Questions:
1. A type of cell found in simple columnar and pseudostratified tissue that secretes mucus

2. One of two kinds of glands that secrete substance onto epithelial surface

3. A type of epithelial tissue especially well adapted to excessive stretching.

4. A tough waterproof material found in the upper layers of some examples of stratified squamous
epithelium.

5. The type of epithelial tissue likely to be found forming glands.

6. The type of epithelium likely to be found on the palm of the hand