16 Questions
Which type of epithelium is as tall as it is wide?
Cuboidal
What type of membrane is the skin considered to be?
Cutaneous membrane
Which gland secretes products into ducts?
Exocrine gland
What is the first step in tissue repair?
Release of inflammatory chemicals
Which type of membrane lines the abdominal cavity?
Serous membrane
Which type of epithelium consists of a single layer of cells for absorption and filtration?
Squamous
Which type of glands are ductless and secrete hormones that travel through lymph or blood to target organs?
Endocrine glands
What are the four main tissues in the human body?
Epithelium, Muscle, Connective tissue, Nervous tissue
Which type of epithelial tissue is found in exocrine and endocrine glands?
Glandular epithelium
What structures increase the surface area for absorption or secretion in epithelial cells?
Microvilli
What is the function of cilia in epithelial cells?
Move materials across cell surface
Which type of tissue supports the basal lamina (basement membrane) of epithelial tissue?
Connective tissue
Which type of epithelial tissue forms the outer layer of the skin and some internal organs?
Lining epithelium
What characteristic distinguishes the apical ends of the epithelial cells?
They have microvilli and cilia
What term describes the number of cell layers and the shape of cells in the top layer that can classify epithelium?
'Stratification and shape'
Which type of tissue is constantly renewing and replacing dead or inactive cells?
Epithelium
Test your knowledge about the different types of tissues in the human body, including epithelial, muscle, connective tissue, and nervous tissue. Learn about the structure and function of each tissue type.
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