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Epithelial Tissues Classification Quiz

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What is the main difference between covering epithelia and glandular epithelia?

Covering epithelia are only found in the stomach lining, while glandular epithelia are found throughout the body.

Covering epithelia secrete hormones, while glandular epithelia line organs.

Covering epithelia cover or line surfaces, while glandular epithelia are adapted for secretion. (correct)

Covering epithelia form glands, while glandular epithelia have a protective function.

How are exocrine glands formed from covering epithelia?

By maintaining a connection with the surface epithelium. (correct)

By losing connection with the surface epithelium.

Through a process of cellular differentiation.

By forming a physical barrier between cells.

Where do endocrine glands release their secretory product?

Into the duct systems for secretion.

Within the cells themselves.

Outside the cell, picked up by blood vessels. (correct)

Directly into the stomach lining.

How are the cells of endocrine glands arranged?

In cords or follicles with lumens for storing secretions. Signup and view all the answers

How are glands classified according to the text?

By structure, nature of secretion, and location. Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a gland becomes an exocrine or an endocrine gland?

The presence or absence of connections to surface epithelium. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gland discharges secretions into the intercellular fluid?

Endocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the major function of hormones secreted by endocrine glands?

Regulation of body functions Signup and view all the answers

In which type of endocrine glandular cell arrangement are cells stored intracellularly?

Cord and clump type Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is an example of a Follicular type endocrine glandular cell arrangement?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glands secrete their products onto a free surface?

Sebaceous glands Signup and view all the answers

How are exocrine glands classified based on the number of ducts?

Simple (unbranched, single duct) and Complex (branched, multiple ducts) Signup and view all the answers