Epithelial Tissue Structure Quiz

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In which layer are the stem cells located in the described cells?

  • Organelles
  • Apical layer
  • Basal layer (correct)
  • Cytoplasm

Where are the organelles mostly distributed in the described cells?

  • Basal layer (correct)
  • Base
  • Cytoplasm
  • Apical layer

What is the function of the thin basal lamina (basement membrane) in the described cells?

  • To hold the organelles in place
  • To bind the cells together (correct)
  • To allow rapid division of stem cells
  • To provide structure to the base of the cells

What type of muscle tissue is organized in distinct bundles?

<p>Cardiac muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which nervous system is somatic muscle innervation categorized?

<p>Voluntary nervous system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of growth of skeletal muscle?

<p>Hypertrophy (increase in cell size) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skeletal muscle fiber is oxidative and glycolytic?

<p>Type IIA muscle fibers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle fiber has high resistance to fatigue and high myoglobin content?

<p>Type I slow-twitch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle type is characterized by a low resistance to fatigue, low myoglobin content, and high glycogen storage?

<p>Type IIB really fast-twitch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is smooth muscle primarily found in the body?

<p>Lining of the intestines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of intercalated discs in cardiac muscle?

<p>Allow synchronized contraction of cardiac muscle cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of glial cells in the nervous system?

<p>Providing structure and support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do nerve cells communicate with other cells?

<p>By releasing chemical signals at synapses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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