Stratified Epithelial Tissue, Function

Question 1

Keratinized Stratified Squamous

Answer 1

Resists abrasion and penetration by pathogenic organisms; retards water loss through skin

Question 2

Non-keratinized Stratified Squamous

Answer 2

Resists abrasion and penetration by pathogenic organisms

Question 3

Stratified Cuboidal

Answer 3

Contributes to sweat production; secretes ovarian hormones; produces sperm

Question 4

Transitional Epithelial

Answer 4

Stretches to allow filling of the urinary tract; protects underlying tissues from osmotic damage by urine

Question 5

Stratified Columnar

Answer 5

Protection; secretion