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What is a characteristic of epithelial cells?
What is a characteristic of epithelial cells?
- They have a low capacity for renewal
- They are arranged in continuous sheets (correct)
- They are found only in internal organs
- They have a large amount of extracellular material
What is the function of the apical surface of epithelial cells?
What is the function of the apical surface of epithelial cells?
- It is attached to a basement membrane
- It is responsible for absorption
- It is exposed to the exterior of the body (correct)
- It is involved in secretion
Why do epithelial cells have a high capacity for renewal?
Why do epithelial cells have a high capacity for renewal?
- Because they are avascular
- Because they are found in internal organs
- Because they are subjected to wear and tear (correct)
- Because they are cuboidal in shape
What is the purpose of papillae in epithelial tissues?
What is the purpose of papillae in epithelial tissues?
What is the main function of the basement membrane?
What is the main function of the basement membrane?
What type of tissue is located near epithelial tissue and contains microvasculature?
What type of tissue is located near epithelial tissue and contains microvasculature?
What is the shape of epithelial cells that are cuboidal?
What is the shape of epithelial cells that are cuboidal?
What is the function of epithelial cells in relation to the body's exterior?
What is the function of epithelial cells in relation to the body's exterior?
How do epithelial cells obtain nutrients and oxygen?
How do epithelial cells obtain nutrients and oxygen?
What is the term for the arrangement of epithelial cells in multiple layers?
What is the term for the arrangement of epithelial cells in multiple layers?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane?
What is the main difference between simple and stratified epithelium?
What is the main difference between simple and stratified epithelium?
What is the characteristic of cuboidal epithelial cells?
What is the characteristic of cuboidal epithelial cells?
What is the function of cilia in ciliated simple columnar epithelium?
What is the function of cilia in ciliated simple columnar epithelium?
What is the characteristic of pseudostratified epithelium?
What is the characteristic of pseudostratified epithelium?
What is the function of goblet cells in nonciliated simple columnar epithelium?
What is the function of goblet cells in nonciliated simple columnar epithelium?
What is the main function of the reticular lamina?
What is the main function of the reticular lamina?
What is the characteristic of simple columnar epithelium?
What is the characteristic of simple columnar epithelium?
What is the function of microvilli in simple columnar epithelium?
What is the function of microvilli in simple columnar epithelium?
What is the characteristic of stratified epithelium?
What is the characteristic of stratified epithelium?
