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Histology 2.1 Epithelial Tissue Characteristics Quiz

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What is the main function of squamous epithelium in the alveoli?

Nerve impulse transmission

Oxygen diffusion (correct)

Carbon dioxide diffusion

Muscle contraction

Which type of connective tissue cell is characterized by elongated contractile cells and moderate amount of ECM?

Nervous cells

Smooth muscle cells (correct)

Skeletal muscle cells

Cardiac muscle cells

What is the characteristic feature of nervous cells?

Responsible for gas exchange

Protection in the skin

Large amount of ECM

Elongated shape (correct)

What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium in the esophagus?

Protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of adherent junctions in epithelial cells?

Securing the cell to its neighboring cells Signup and view all the answers

How is cell adhesion mediated at adherent junctions?

By transmembrane glycoproteins called cadherins Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of catenins at adherent junctions?

Binding to actin filaments Signup and view all the answers

Which cytoskeletal feature do the actin filaments linked to adherens junctions form part of?

The terminal web at the apical pole in many epithelial cells Signup and view all the answers

What are the four basic tissue types in the human body?

Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for the organ's specialized functions?

Hepatocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the basal lamina?

Glycoproteins and Proteoglycans Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of epithelial tissues?

Covering body surfaces and lining cavities Signup and view all the answers