5 Questions
From which embryonic layers are epithelial tissues derived?
Ectoderm, Mesoderm, Endoderm
What is a unique feature of the plasma membrane in epithelial cells?
It has specialized adaptations like flagella, cilia, and microvilli.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of epithelial tissues?
Lack of capacity for repair after damage
During which stage of development are epithelial tissues first formed?
Embryonic development
Which characteristic allows epithelial tissues to act as a protective covering for the body?
Single-layered or multi-layered structure
Study Notes
Epithelial Tissue
- Forms the protective covering and inner lining of the body and organs
- First to evolve during evolution and formed during embryonic development
- Develops from the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm of the embryo
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissues
- Can be single-layered or multi-layered
- Has the power to regenerate
- Has considerable capacity for repair after damage
- Plasma membrane of these cells is specialized into:
- Flagella
- Cilia
- Microvilli
Learn about the characteristics and functions of epithelial tissues, the protective covering and inner lining of the body and organs.
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