Histology: Epithelial Tissue Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which embryological germ layer gives rise to the inner linings of body cavities?

  • Ectoderm
  • Mesoderm (correct)
  • Endoderm
  • None of the above

What is the main source of nutrients for the avascular epithelial tissue?

  • Blood vessels
  • Connective tissue (correct)
  • Extracellular matrix
  • Lymphatic vessels

Which part of the epithelial tissue is involved in increasing surface area?

  • Cilia
  • Microvilli (correct)
  • Stereo-cilia
  • Flagella

What is the function of microvilli in the epithelial tissue?

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Which part of the epithelial tissue is characterized by unsymmetrical distribution of plasma membrane components?

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Flashcards

Inner linings origin?

Mesoderm gives rise to the inner linings of body cavities.

Epithelial tissue nutrient source?

Connective tissue provides nutrients to avascular epithelial tissue.

Epithelial Surface Area Increase?

Microvilli increases surface area in epithelial tissue.

Microvilli Function?

Microvilli's function is nutrient absorption.

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Unsymmetric membrane distribution?

Apical part of the epithelial tissue is characterized by unsymmetrical distribution of plasma membrane components.

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