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Which term refers to the connective tissue under the epithelia?
Which term refers to the connective tissue under the epithelia?
- Papillae
- Lamina propria (correct)
- Reticular lamina
- Basal lamina
Which type of epithelium appears multilayered but is actually one layer?
Which type of epithelium appears multilayered but is actually one layer?
- Simple columnar
- Pseudostratified (correct)
- Transitional
- Stratified squamous
What is the role of the basement membrane in epithelial cells?
What is the role of the basement membrane in epithelial cells?
- Supporting the epithelial layer (correct)
- Transporting nutrients
- Providing oxygen to cells
- Contracting with muscle cells
What is the feature of epithelial cells that connects two cells to each other?
What is the feature of epithelial cells that connects two cells to each other?
Which part of the basement membrane is nearest to the epithelia?
Which part of the basement membrane is nearest to the epithelia?
What gives epithelial cells their polarity?
What gives epithelial cells their polarity?
Which part of the basement membrane can be visualized with light microscopy?
Which part of the basement membrane can be visualized with light microscopy?
What is the function of Claudin in epithelial cells?
What is the function of Claudin in epithelial cells?
Which characteristic feature distinguishes pseudostratified epithelium from other types?
Which characteristic feature distinguishes pseudostratified epithelium from other types?
What enhances the contact area between epithelia and connective tissue?
What enhances the contact area between epithelia and connective tissue?
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