Epithelial Tissue

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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?

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?

Unicellular endocrine glands

Multicellular endocrine glands

Unicellular exocrine glands

Multicellular exocrine glands (correct)

What is the functional classification of exocrine glands based on?

How the gland releases its secretory product Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gap junctions?

To allow direct communication between cells Signup and view all the answers

Which extracellular layer anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue?

Basal lamina Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

Covering body surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glands are categorized based on whether their ducts are branched or unbranched?

Multicellular exocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional classification of exocrine glands based on?

How the gland releases its secretory product Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gap junctions?

Allowing communication and exchange of substances between cells Signup and view all the answers

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Which extracellular layer anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue?

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

Which type of glands are categorized based on whether their ducts are branched or unbranched?

What is the functional classification of exocrine glands based on?

What is the purpose of gap junctions?

Which extracellular layer anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue?

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

Which type of glands are categorized based on whether their ducts are branched or unbranched?

What is the functional classification of exocrine glands based on?

What is the purpose of gap junctions?

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