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What is the primary function of a simple squamous epithelium?
What is the primary function of a simple squamous epithelium?
- To absorb nutrients
- To facilitate diffusion (correct)
- To produce mucus
- To provide mechanical support
Where is a pseudostratified epithelium of ciliated cells often found?
Where is a pseudostratified epithelium of ciliated cells often found?
- In the air sacs of the lungs
- In the lining of the small intestine
- In the respiratory tract (correct)
- In the lining of blood vessels
What characteristic do all epithelia share?
What characteristic do all epithelia share?
- They are all found in the respiratory tract
- They are all polarized (correct)
- They are all stratified
- They are all composed of ciliated cells
What is the function of microvilli on the apical surface of epithelial cells in the small intestine?
What is the function of microvilli on the apical surface of epithelial cells in the small intestine?
What is the basal surface of an epithelium adjacent to?
What is the basal surface of an epithelium adjacent to?
What is the direction of movement of mucus in a pseudostratified epithelium?
What is the direction of movement of mucus in a pseudostratified epithelium?
What is the primary function of epithelial tissues?
What is the primary function of epithelial tissues?
What is the main characteristic of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the main characteristic of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the function of the epithelium that lines the nasal passages?
What is the function of the epithelium that lines the nasal passages?
What type of epithelium is found in kidney tubules and many glands?
What type of epithelium is found in kidney tubules and many glands?
What is the function of simple columnar epithelium in the intestines?
What is the function of simple columnar epithelium in the intestines?
What is the characteristic of cuboidal epithelium?
What is the characteristic of cuboidal epithelium?
