Epithelium Quiz

Epithelium is a layer of cells that covers body surfaces, lines body cavities, or constitutes glands.

The three germ layers that epithelium can develop from are ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm.

The chief characters of epithelium are being predominantly cellular, having adhesion, containing basement membrane (including basal lamina and reticular lamina), being avascular, having various cell shapes, and having the ability to regenerate.

<p>One function of epithelium is secretion, such as the columnar epithelium of the stomach and gastric gland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Another function of epithelium is protection, such as the skin and urothelium in the bladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers