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What is the main function of the simple epithelium?
What is the main function of the simple epithelium?
- Regulating absorption and secretion (correct)
- Producing hormones
- Providing structural support
- Initiating immune responses
How do the cells in a stratified epithelium differ from those in a simple epithelium?
How do the cells in a stratified epithelium differ from those in a simple epithelium?
- Stratified epithelium has a random arrangement of cells
- Stratified epithelium has a single type of cell
- Stratified epithelium has a single layer of cells
- Stratified epithelium has more than one layer of cells (correct)
What is the primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
- To provide structural support for the epithelial cells
- To allow the diffusion of nutrients and waste products
- To anchor the epithelial cells to the underlying connective tissue (correct)
- To regulate the secretion of hormones by the epithelial cells
Which type of epithelium is best suited for rapid regeneration?
Which type of epithelium is best suited for rapid regeneration?
Why are epithelial tissues considered avascular?
Why are epithelial tissues considered avascular?
What is the primary function of the ciliated columnar epithelium found in the respiratory tract?
What is the primary function of the ciliated columnar epithelium found in the respiratory tract?
What is the term used to describe the surface of epithelial cells that is exposed and not attached to other cells?
What is the term used to describe the surface of epithelial cells that is exposed and not attached to other cells?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
How do epithelial cells receive their nutrients and gases if they are avascular (non-vascular)?
How do epithelial cells receive their nutrients and gases if they are avascular (non-vascular)?
What is the primary function of the lateral surface of epithelial cells?
What is the primary function of the lateral surface of epithelial cells?
What is the main reason that epithelial tissues have the ability to regenerate and replace damaged cells?
What is the main reason that epithelial tissues have the ability to regenerate and replace damaged cells?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
What is the primary function of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
What is the main function of epithelial tissues?
What is the main function of epithelial tissues?
Which type of epithelial tissue forms glands?
Which type of epithelial tissue forms glands?
What is the defining characteristic of epithelial cells?
What is the defining characteristic of epithelial cells?
Why are epithelial tissues considered avascular?
Why are epithelial tissues considered avascular?
What is the role of the extracellular matrix in epithelial tissues?
What is the role of the extracellular matrix in epithelial tissues?
How do epithelial tissues regenerate when damaged?
How do epithelial tissues regenerate when damaged?
