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What is the main function of epithelial tissues?
What is the main function of epithelial tissues?
- Covering and protecting surfaces (correct)
- Contracting to move substances
- Absorbing nutrients
- Facilitating sensory perception
Which type of epithelium forms cellular sheets that line organ cavities?
Which type of epithelium forms cellular sheets that line organ cavities?
- Secretory epithelium
- Covering or lining epithelium (correct)
- Sensory epithelium
- Glandular epithelium
What is the function of myoepithelial cells within epithelial tissues?
What is the function of myoepithelial cells within epithelial tissues?
- Secreting enzymes
- Contracting (correct)
- Producing hormones
- Absorbing nutrients
Where is the stroma always found in relation to epithelial tissues?
Where is the stroma always found in relation to epithelial tissues?
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Where is the basal pole located in a cell?
Where is the basal pole located in a cell?
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What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
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What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial cells?
What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial cells?
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What is the distinguishing feature of columnar cells' nuclei?
What is the distinguishing feature of columnar cells' nuclei?
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Which type of cells have extremely fine processes for transmission of nerve impulses?
Which type of cells have extremely fine processes for transmission of nerve impulses?
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What is the role of the reticular lamina in the basement membrane structure?
What is the role of the reticular lamina in the basement membrane structure?
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