15 Questions
What is the orientation of one side of the epithelial cell?
Towards the surface of the tissue
Which of the following is a general characteristic of epithelial tissues?
Composed of cells and extracellular matrix
What type of gland secretes hormones or precursors into the interstitial fluid?
Endocrine gland
How are epithelial cells nourished?
Substances diffusing from blood vessels in connective tissue
What type of epithelial tissue covers exposed surfaces and lines internal cavities?
Covering or lining epithelial tissue
Epithelial tissues are composed of both cells and extracellular matrix.
False
Epithelial tissues are avascular, meaning they contain blood vessels.
False
Exocrine glands secrete substances into the interstitial fluid.
False
Endocrine glands secrete hormones or precursors into the interstitial fluid.
True
Epithelial cells have a low ability to regenerate due to the absence of stem cells.
False
Epithelial tissues are composed only of cells.
True
Epithelial tissues contain an extracellular matrix.
False
Epithelial cells are nourished by substances diffusing from blood vessels in the underlying connective tissue.
True
Epithelial tissues have a low ability to regenerate because of a lack of stem cells.
False
Epithelial tissues cover the exterior body surfaces.
True
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