Biology: Chapter 4 - Tissues and Epithelial Tissues
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Where are epithelial tissues located?

  • Cover both internal and external body surfaces (correct)
  • Only in the kidneys
  • Only on the skin
  • Mainly in the lungs

    • What is a key characteristic of epithelial tissues?

  • Presence of a basal surface (correct)
  • Cells are spaced far apart
  • Having a significant extracellular matrix
  • Absence of free surfaces

    • Which function is NOT associated with epithelial tissues?

  • Absorption
  • Protection
  • Secretion
  • Contraction (correct)

    • What differentiates simple and stratified epithelium?

    <p>The presence of a single layer in simple and multiple layers in stratified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is simple columnar epithelium found?

    <p>Stomach, intestines, respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

    <p>Secreting mucus and propelling debris out of the respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue is found between organs, muscles, glands, and skin?

    <p>Loose connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is fibrocartilage typically located in the human body?

    <p>Between vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue has centrally located nuclei and is not striated?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of hyaline cartilage in the body?

    <p>To reduce friction and cushion joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type stores fat and insulates the body?

    <p>Adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location would you expect to find osteocytes in the body?

    <p>In bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue has many layers of flat, tile-like cells?

    <p>Stratified Squamous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cilia in the trachea?

    <p>Move materials across cell surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tight junctions in cells?

    <p>Bind adjacent cells together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of glands secrete substances directly into the bloodstream?

    <p>Endocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of reticular fibers in connective tissues?

    <p>Fill spaces between organs and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are characteristics of connective tissues regarding cell spacing?

    <p>Contain a large amount of extracellular matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

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