10 Questions
What is the main function of epithelial tissues?
Covering and protecting surfaces
Which type of epithelium forms cellular sheets that line organ cavities?
Covering or lining epithelium
What is the function of myoepithelial cells within epithelial tissues?
Contracting
Where is the stroma always found in relation to epithelial tissues?
Around the epithelial cells except in the brain and spinal cord
Where is the basal pole located in a cell?
Facing the ECM and connective tissue
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
Lining of surface or body cavities; glandular secretion
What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial cells?
Acting as a semipermeable filter for substances
What is the distinguishing feature of columnar cells' nuclei?
Elongated nuclei
Which type of cells have extremely fine processes for transmission of nerve impulses?
Nervous cells
What is the role of the reticular lamina in the basement membrane structure?
More diffuse and fibrous layer
Test your knowledge on the characteristic features, specializations, types, functions, and renewal of epithelial cells. This quiz covers epithelial tissue structure, basement membranes, intercellular adhesion, apical cell surface specializations, types of epithelia, transport across epithelia, and more.
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