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Which extracellular layer anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue?
Which extracellular layer anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue?
- Reticular lamina
- Basal lamina (correct)
- Tight junctions
- Tunica adventitia
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
- To cover body surfaces
- To line body cavities and hollow organs (correct)
- To interact with the external environment
- To form glands
Which type of glands are categorized based on whether their ducts are branched or unbranched?
Which type of glands are categorized based on whether their ducts are branched or unbranched?
- Unicellular endocrine glands
- Multicellular endocrine glands
- Unicellular exocrine glands
- Multicellular exocrine glands (correct)
What is the functional classification of exocrine glands based on?
What is the functional classification of exocrine glands based on?
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What is the purpose of gap junctions?
What is the purpose of gap junctions?
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Which extracellular layer anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue?
Which extracellular layer anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue?
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What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
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Which type of glands are categorized based on whether their ducts are branched or unbranched?
Which type of glands are categorized based on whether their ducts are branched or unbranched?
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What is the functional classification of exocrine glands based on?
What is the functional classification of exocrine glands based on?
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What is the purpose of gap junctions?
What is the purpose of gap junctions?
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