Epithelial Tissue Classification and Polarity

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Which cellular components are asymmetrically organized in cell polarity?

  • Plasma membrane, cytoskeleton, and organelles (correct)
  • Cytoplasm and nucleus
  • Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum
  • Golgi apparatus and lysosomes

What are the two different regions into which epithelia are split to demonstrate polarity?

  • Medial and lateral
  • Internal and external
  • Superficial and deep
  • Basal and apical (correct)

What is the shape of squamous cells in epithelial tissues?

  • Flat (correct)
  • Round
  • Tall
  • Cuboidal

How many layers of cells are present in stratified epithelium?

<p>More than one layer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue consists of a single layer of cells?

<p>Simple epithelium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cell polarity in neurons?

<p>Transmitting signals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the simple squamous epithelium mainly located?

<p>Lining Bowman's space in the kidney (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium commonly found?

<p>Lining the nasal cavity and trachea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of simple columnar epithelium?

<p>Secretion and absorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stratified squamous epithelium is located in the skin (epidermis)?

<p>Stratified Squamous Keratinized epithelium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium?

<p>Protection of underlying areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does simple cuboidal epithelium primarily line?

<p>Most of the tubules in the kidney (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

<p>Nuclei typically lie in the basal portion of the cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common location for simple columnar epithelium?

<p>Found lining the stomach, intestines, and large ducts in the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are seen in the middle layer of stratified squamous epithelium?

<p>&quot;Fusiform&quot; cells containing a large amount of desmosomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium a rare type?

<p>Found lining Bowman's space in the cortex of the kidney (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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