Epithelial Tissue Classification

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What is the characteristic of stratified epithelial cells?

A single layer of cells

Cells that are taller than they are wide

Multiple layers of cells (correct)

Cells that change their shape when stretched

Which type of epithelial cell is characterized by cube-like cells?

Columnar

Transitional

Squamous

Cuboidal (correct)

What is the function of microvilli in epithelial cells?

For propulsion of substances

For providing structural support

For absorption of nutrients (correct)

For producing hormones

Which type of epithelial cell is found in the endothelium of blood vessels?

Squamous Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of pseudostratified epithelial cells?

Cells rest on a common basement membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial cell is found in the gallbladder?

Columnar Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of flagella?

For motility Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glandular secretion involves the complete breakdown of the secretory cell?

Holocrine Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is found in the trachea?

Hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of epithelial tissues?

Apical structure for selective permeability Signup and view all the answers

What type of glands have ducts?

Exocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of hematopoietic tissues?

To produce blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue is characterized by a loose, gel-like matrix?

Loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glycocalyx?

For selective permeability on cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of compact bone?

Compact bone tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of connective tissues?

Cells are usually widely separated by a large amount of intercellular substance Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the intestinal tract?

Smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of retrogressive changes in cells?

Smaller than normal cell size Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between aplasia and agenesia?

Aplasia is a complete absence of an organ, while agenesia is a failure of an organ to reach its full size Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the failure of an organ to reach its full mature size?

Hypoplasia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the decrease in size of a normally mature tissue or organ?

Atrophy Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of physiologic atrophy?

Atrophy of the thymus during puberty Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the failure of an organ to form an opening?

Atresia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of atrophy?

Decrease in tissue size Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reversible change involving the transformation of one type of adult cell to another?

Metaplasia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the continuous abnormal proliferation of cells without control?

Neoplasia Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of neoplasia?

It is a significant cause of death due to organ destruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of neoplasia?

Oncology Signup and view all the answers

What is the etiology of neoplasia?

It is primarily a genetic disease Signup and view all the answers