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Which tissue lines the internal and external surfaces of the body?
Which tissue lines the internal and external surfaces of the body?
- Epithelial tissue (correct)
- Connective tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Muscle tissue
What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?
What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?
- To regulate the flow of molecules
- To connect epithelial cells together
- To provide nourishment to epithelial cells
- To separate epithelium from blood vessels (correct)
How do epithelia receive nourishment?
How do epithelia receive nourishment?
- Through direct contact with blood vessels
- Through the basement membrane
- Through diffusion of molecules (correct)
- Through active transport
Which classification of epithelium appears to have multiple cell layers but all cells are in contact with the basement membrane?
Which classification of epithelium appears to have multiple cell layers but all cells are in contact with the basement membrane?
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What is the defining characteristic of epithelial cells?
What is the defining characteristic of epithelial cells?
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