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Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?
Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?
- It is highly vascularized
- It has a lot of extracellular matrix
- It is primarily found in connective tissue
- It is polarized with a free surface (correct)
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
- To serve as a protective covering (correct)
- To transmit electrical signals
- To provide support and structure
- To produce and secrete hormones
What is the role of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?
What is the role of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?
- To provide nutrients to the cells
- To anchor the tissue to underlying structures (correct)
- To regulate the secretion of saliva
- To facilitate cell-to-cell communication
Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial cells?
Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial cells?
What is the purpose of the mucosiliary elevator in the lung?
What is the purpose of the mucosiliary elevator in the lung?
What happens to the cilia in the lungs of smokers?
What happens to the cilia in the lungs of smokers?
What is the main function of tight junctions in epithelial cells?
What is the main function of tight junctions in epithelial cells?
Which type of junction anchors the cell skeleton to the cell wall?
Which type of junction anchors the cell skeleton to the cell wall?
What happens when there is a mutation in the desmosomes?
What happens when there is a mutation in the desmosomes?
Which type of epithelium has cells that are wider than they are high?
Which type of epithelium has cells that are wider than they are high?
What is the function of hemi desmosomes?
What is the function of hemi desmosomes?
Epithelial tissue always has a free surface.
Epithelial tissue always has a free surface.
The basement membrane of epithelial tissue is mainly composed of collagen 4.
The basement membrane of epithelial tissue is mainly composed of collagen 4.
Epithelial tissue is highly vascularized.
Epithelial tissue is highly vascularized.
True or false: Desmosomes are junctions that anchor cells to each other and help them withstand shearing forces.
True or false: Desmosomes are junctions that anchor cells to each other and help them withstand shearing forces.
True or false: Mutations in desmosomes can lead to a blistering disease where epithelial layers disconnect from the underlying tissue.
True or false: Mutations in desmosomes can lead to a blistering disease where epithelial layers disconnect from the underlying tissue.
True or false: Hemi desmosomes connect cells to the base lamina underneath the epithelial layer.
True or false: Hemi desmosomes connect cells to the base lamina underneath the epithelial layer.
True or false: Simple cuboidal epithelium is characterized by cells that are wider than they are high.
True or false: Simple cuboidal epithelium is characterized by cells that are wider than they are high.
True or false: Epithelial cells in the lung secrete a watery solution and a mucous solution to facilitate the movement of trapped substances towards the mouth?
True or false: Epithelial cells in the lung secrete a watery solution and a mucous solution to facilitate the movement of trapped substances towards the mouth?
True or false: Smoking can paralyze the cilia in the lungs and inhibit their ability to function effectively?
True or false: Smoking can paralyze the cilia in the lungs and inhibit their ability to function effectively?
True or false: Mucociliary clearance is impaired in individuals with mucovicidosis or cystic fibrosis due to the production of thick and concentrated mucus?
True or false: Mucociliary clearance is impaired in individuals with mucovicidosis or cystic fibrosis due to the production of thick and concentrated mucus?
True or false: Tight junctions in epithelial cells form a barrier that limits the transport of substances from the apical side to the basal side?
True or false: Tight junctions in epithelial cells form a barrier that limits the transport of substances from the apical side to the basal side?
Which type of epithelium is found in the trachea or windpipe?
Which type of epithelium is found in the trachea or windpipe?
What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the characteristic feature of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the characteristic feature of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Which type of gland secretes a waxy substance that comes out of your ears?
Which type of gland secretes a waxy substance that comes out of your ears?
Which type of gland produces fatty substances that make your hair oily?
Which type of gland produces fatty substances that make your hair oily?
Which type of gland is known as acryne glands?
Which type of gland is known as acryne glands?
Which type of gland is involved in the production of sweat?
Which type of gland is involved in the production of sweat?
Which type of gland secretes its products into the bloodstream or into capillaries?
Which type of gland secretes its products into the bloodstream or into capillaries?
What is the main function of merocrine glands?
What is the main function of merocrine glands?
Which of the following is NOT an example of exocrine glands?
Which of the following is NOT an example of exocrine glands?
What is the physiological classification of epithelia based on?
What is the physiological classification of epithelia based on?
True or false: The lining of the blood vessels is an example of an exocrine gland.
True or false: The lining of the blood vessels is an example of an exocrine gland.
True or false: The liver is an example of an endocrine gland.
True or false: The liver is an example of an endocrine gland.
True or false: Merocrine glands make watery products without affecting the cells.
True or false: Merocrine glands make watery products without affecting the cells.
True or false: Apocrine glands secrete their products by part of the cell being secreted along with the product.
True or false: Apocrine glands secrete their products by part of the cell being secreted along with the product.
True or false: Cuboidal epithelium is found in the trachea.
True or false: Cuboidal epithelium is found in the trachea.
True or false: Stratified squamous epithelium is found in the skin.
True or false: Stratified squamous epithelium is found in the skin.
True or false: Keratinized epithelium is found in the windpipe.
True or false: Keratinized epithelium is found in the windpipe.
True or false: Holocrine glands secrete the entire cell as part of the secretion?
True or false: Holocrine glands secrete the entire cell as part of the secretion?
True or false: Merocrine glands are also known as acryne glands?
True or false: Merocrine glands are also known as acryne glands?
True or false: Exocrine glands secrete their products into the bloodstream or capillaries?
True or false: Exocrine glands secrete their products into the bloodstream or capillaries?
True or false: Endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas, and ovaries or testis?
True or false: Endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas, and ovaries or testis?
Which system is responsible for regulating body function over long distances?
Which system is responsible for regulating body function over long distances?
Which system is responsible for the movement of the body?
Which system is responsible for the movement of the body?
Which system is responsible for protecting the body against pathogens?
Which system is responsible for protecting the body against pathogens?
What is the main function of the senses in an organism?
What is the main function of the senses in an organism?
What is a possible function of an organ that can burn excessive calories?
What is a possible function of an organ that can burn excessive calories?
What is the purpose of sweat glands in the context of an organ that burns excessive calories?
What is the purpose of sweat glands in the context of an organ that burns excessive calories?
What is the role of a barrier in an organ that can produce fire?
What is the role of a barrier in an organ that can produce fire?
True or false: The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, and nails.
True or false: The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, and nails.
True or false: The endocrine system is responsible for regulating body function over long distances.
True or false: The endocrine system is responsible for regulating body function over long distances.
True or false: The excretory system includes the kidneys and bladder.
True or false: The excretory system includes the kidneys and bladder.
The interactions of an organism with the environment include food and drink, uptake and excretion, and gas exchange.
The interactions of an organism with the environment include food and drink, uptake and excretion, and gas exchange.
The senses are not necessary for an organism to react to the environment.
The senses are not necessary for an organism to react to the environment.
One of the suggestions for an organ in the organ system that burns excessive calories was a sensor for calorie intake.
One of the suggestions for an organ in the organ system that burns excessive calories was a sensor for calorie intake.
The purpose of sweat glands in the context of an organ that burns excessive calories is to get rid of the extra heat and prevent the body from overheating.
The purpose of sweat glands in the context of an organ that burns excessive calories is to get rid of the extra heat and prevent the body from overheating.
Flashcards
Epithelial tissue polarization
Epithelial tissue polarization
Epithelial cells have a distinct free surface and a basal surface attached to a basement membrane.
Epithelial tissue function
Epithelial tissue function
Protection, secretion, absorption, excretion, and filtration are some of the roles of epithelial tissue.
Basement membrane
Basement membrane
A specialized layer of extracellular matrix that anchors epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue.
Mucociliary elevator function
Mucociliary elevator function
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Cilia paralysis (smoking)
Cilia paralysis (smoking)
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Tight junctions function
Tight junctions function
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Adherent junctions
Adherent junctions
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Desmosomes
Desmosomes
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Squamous epithelium
Squamous epithelium
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Hemi-desmosomes
Hemi-desmosomes
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Basement membrane composition
Basement membrane composition
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Vascularization of epithelium
Vascularization of epithelium
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Stratified squamous epithelium function
Stratified squamous epithelium function
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Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
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Simple cuboidal epithelium
Simple cuboidal epithelium
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Holocrine glands
Holocrine glands
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Merocrine glands
Merocrine glands
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Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
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Exocrine glands
Exocrine glands
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Apocrine glands
Apocrine glands
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Physiological classification of epithelia
Physiological classification of epithelia
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Simple columnar epithelium location
Simple columnar epithelium location
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Endocrine system function
Endocrine system function
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Immune system function
Immune system function
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Sweat glands and temperature regulation
Sweat glands and temperature regulation
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