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What is the main function of epithelial cells?
What is the main function of epithelial cells?
- Production of waste substances
- Reception of visual stimuli
- Protection against physical barriers
- Gas exchange and filtration (correct)
Which type of epithelium covers the outer surfaces of the body and organs?
Which type of epithelium covers the outer surfaces of the body and organs?
- Stratified epithelium
- Simple epithelium (correct)
- Columnar cells
- Glandular epithelium
What is the primary function of microvilli on epithelial cells?
What is the primary function of microvilli on epithelial cells?
- Disposing of nitrogenous waste by sweating
- Moving secretions across the epithelium
- Increasing surface area for absorption/secretion (correct)
- Providing camouflage for protection
Which embryonic origin is responsible for lining epithelium of the digestive tube?
Which embryonic origin is responsible for lining epithelium of the digestive tube?
What is the function of microvilli in epithelial cells?
What is the function of microvilli in epithelial cells?
Which of the following is characteristic of caveolae in epithelial cells?
Which of the following is characteristic of caveolae in epithelial cells?
What is the composition of the basal lamina in epithelial cells?
What is the composition of the basal lamina in epithelial cells?
What is the function of kinocilia in epithelial cells?
What is the function of kinocilia in epithelial cells?
What is the major function of the epithelium in the kidney tubules?
What is the major function of the epithelium in the kidney tubules?
In which organ do the surface cells of the urinary bladder become flattened and elongated under stretched conditions?
In which organ do the surface cells of the urinary bladder become flattened and elongated under stretched conditions?
What is the primary function of the epithelium in the small intestine and colon?
What is the primary function of the epithelium in the small intestine and colon?
Which type of epithelium is found in the largest ducts of exocrine glands and at the anorectal junction?
Which type of epithelium is found in the largest ducts of exocrine glands and at the anorectal junction?
What is the primary function of the pseudostratified epithelium in the trachea and bronchial tree?
What is the primary function of the pseudostratified epithelium in the trachea and bronchial tree?
What is the purpose of the glycocalyx, a lateral surface modification of surface epithelium?
What is the purpose of the glycocalyx, a lateral surface modification of surface epithelium?
What is the function of amorphous substance in intercellular substance?
What is the function of amorphous substance in intercellular substance?
Which type of collagen fiber is found in cartilage?
Which type of collagen fiber is found in cartilage?
What is the primary function of elastic fibers in intercellular substance?
What is the primary function of elastic fibers in intercellular substance?
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