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Which type of epithelium has a superficial layer of squamous cells and a basal layer of polyhedral cells?
Which type of epithelium has a superficial layer of squamous cells and a basal layer of polyhedral cells?
- Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium (correct)
- Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium
- Stratified cuboidal epithelium
- Transitional epithelium
Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium typically found?
Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium typically found?
- Oral cavity
- Larger ducts of exocrine glands (correct)
- Respiratory tract
- Urinary tract
What is the function of goblet cells in the respiratory tract?
What is the function of goblet cells in the respiratory tract?
- To produce keratin filaments
- To allow the epithelium to stretch
- To provide protection
- To produce mucus that entraps foreign particles (correct)
Which type of epithelium appears cuboidal when relaxed and squamous when stretched?
Which type of epithelium appears cuboidal when relaxed and squamous when stretched?
Where is stratified columnar epithelium typically found?
Where is stratified columnar epithelium typically found?
Which type of epithelium is found in the epidermis of the skin?
Which type of epithelium is found in the epidermis of the skin?
What type of epithelium is found in the epidermis of the skin?
What type of epithelium is found in the epidermis of the skin?
Which type of epithelium is typically found lining the ducts of large glands?
Which type of epithelium is typically found lining the ducts of large glands?
What type of epithelium is found in the lining of the urinary bladder?
What type of epithelium is found in the lining of the urinary bladder?
Which type of epithelial cell is responsible for producing and secreting mucus?
Which type of epithelial cell is responsible for producing and secreting mucus?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?
Which type of epithelium is characterized by the presence of microvilli on the apical surface of the cells?
Which type of epithelium is characterized by the presence of microvilli on the apical surface of the cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stratified squamous epithelium?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the primary function of stratified cuboidal epithelium?
What is the primary function of stratified cuboidal epithelium?
Which of the following is NOT a location where stratified columnar epithelium is found?
Which of the following is NOT a location where stratified columnar epithelium is found?
What is the primary function of transitional epithelium?
What is the primary function of transitional epithelium?
Which of the following statements about goblet cells is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about goblet cells is FALSE?
Which type of epithelium is responsible for the movement of fluids in the female genital tract?
Which type of epithelium is responsible for the movement of fluids in the female genital tract?
