Exploring Human Body Tissues
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Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue in the human body?

  • Nervous tissue
  • Glandular tissue (correct)
  • Connective tissue
  • Muscular tissue
  • Which embryological origin is associated with epithelial tissue?

  • Endoderm
  • Mesoderm
  • Ectoderm (correct)
  • All of the above
  • Which of the following best describes the function of connective tissue?

  • Initiates and transmits action potentials
  • Protects and supports the body and its organs (correct)
  • Covers body surfaces and lines hollow organs
  • Responsible for movement and generation of force
  • Which type of tissue is responsible for movement and generation of force and heat?

    <p>Muscular tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a general characteristic of epithelial tissue?

    <p>Many cells with tight cellular cohesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium is found in the skin with multiple layers?

    <p>Stratified epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which embryological origin is associated with the sensory epithelia of the eye, ear, and nose?

    <p>Ectoderm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue lines the anterior tongue, hard palate, and sides of the mouth?

    <p>Ectoderm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue forms the epidermis and its appendages, such as nails and hair?

    <p>Ectoderm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue lines the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts?

    <p>Endoderm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue lines the posterior tongue, soft palate, and floor of the mouth?

    <p>Endoderm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the polarity of an epithelium?

    <p>Both apical and basal surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specialized structures are found on the apical surface of an epithelium?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the basement membrane?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the specific functions of epithelium?

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