Questions and Answers
What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
Which type of cell shape characterizes epithelial tissue?
Squamous, columnar, and cuboidal
What is the function of compound epithelium?
Protective functions
What type of tissue are all glands made up of?
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How do epithelial layers receive nourishment?
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Study Notes
Skin Structure
- The outermost layer of the skin is the epidermis.
Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelial tissue is characterized by epithelial cells that are typically cube-shaped or polygonal in shape.
Function of Compound Epithelium
- Compound epithelium acts as a barrier, protecting underlying tissues from external factors such as mechanical damage, infection, and dehydration.
Glandular Tissue
- Glands are made up of epithelial tissue.
Epithelial Nourishment
- Epithelial layers receive nourishment from the underlying connective tissue, as they do not have direct access to blood vessels.
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