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What is a key function of squamous epithelium?
What is a key function of squamous epithelium?
- Absorption
- Secretion
- Filtration (correct)
- Protection
Where can squamous epithelium be found in the body?
Where can squamous epithelium be found in the body?
- Lining the alveoli of the lungs (correct)
- Lining the small intestine
- Lining the inside of the heart
- Lining the kidney tubules
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of columnar epithelium?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of columnar epithelium?
- Absorption of nutrients
- Polygonal outlines that interlock with adjoining cells
- Rapid transport of substances (correct)
- Flattened height compared to width
What is a function of cuboidal epithelium in the body?
What is a function of cuboidal epithelium in the body?
What is the main function of keratin in keratinized epithelium?
What is the main function of keratin in keratinized epithelium?
Which type of epithelium is mainly concerned with secretory and absorptive functions?
Which type of epithelium is mainly concerned with secretory and absorptive functions?
Where is squamous epithelium found in the body?
Where is squamous epithelium found in the body?
Where is non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium typically found?
Where is non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium typically found?
Where can simple columnar epithelium be found in the digestive system?
Where can simple columnar epithelium be found in the digestive system?
Which part of the body contains ciliated columnar epithelium?
Which part of the body contains ciliated columnar epithelium?
Where can stratified columnar or cuboidal epithelium primarily be found?
Where can stratified columnar or cuboidal epithelium primarily be found?
Which type of epithelium is present in the respiratory tract including the trachea and large bronchi?
Which type of epithelium is present in the respiratory tract including the trachea and large bronchi?
