Histology: Epithelial Tissue Chapter 4 Quiz

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Which tissue type is responsible for covering, lining, and protection of surfaces?

Nervous

Muscular

Connective

Epithelial (correct)

What is the Latin word for 'belt' that refers to junctions forming a band encircling each cell?

Zonula (correct)

Epidermis

Stroma

Parenchyma

Which tissue type is known for its function in transmitting nerve impulses?

Nervous (correct)

Connective

Muscular

Epithelial

What is the main function of muscular tissues?

Strong contraction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are responsible for an organ's specialized function?

Parenchyma Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of connective tissues in the body?

Support and protection of tissues/organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the proteins secreted by various growth factors mentioned in the text?

Regenerate cell linings in endothelial walls Signup and view all the answers

In which type of blood vessels does smooth muscle primarily occur?

Arteries Signup and view all the answers

Where is connective tissue most prominently present based on the text?

In adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of a blood vessel contains alternating layers of smooth muscle and collagen or elastic lamellae?

Tunica Media Signup and view all the answers

Where would you find vasa vasorum as described in the text?

In the walls of large vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organ has a higher presence of capillary beds according to the text?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'epithelial' mean when translated from Greek?

Upon the nipple Signup and view all the answers

Why must all substances that enter and leave an organ cross epithelial tissue?

Because epithelial tissue lines all external and internal surfaces of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which pole of epithelial cells faces a space and is located at the opposite end from the region contacting the ECM?

Apical Pole Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue is characterized by being elongated and responsible for contraction and movement?

Muscular Tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue has the most abundant extracellular matrix?

Connective Tissue Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes epithelial cells by showing uneven distribution of organelles and membrane proteins?

Polarity Signup and view all the answers