Human Physiology FHSC 203 Chap 1: Tissues

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Which type of epithelium is as tall as it is wide?

  • Squamous
  • Cuboidal (correct)
  • Columnar
  • Simple epithelium

What type of membrane is the skin considered to be?

  • Serous membrane
  • Mucous membrane
  • Cutaneous membrane (correct)
  • Stratified epithelium

Which gland secretes products into ducts?

  • Exocrine gland (correct)
  • Unicellular gland
  • Endocrine gland
  • Multicellular gland

What is the first step in tissue repair?

<p>Release of inflammatory chemicals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of membrane lines the abdominal cavity?

<p>Serous membrane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelium consists of a single layer of cells for absorption and filtration?

<p>Squamous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glands are ductless and secrete hormones that travel through lymph or blood to target organs?

<p>Endocrine glands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main tissues in the human body?

<p>Epithelium, Muscle, Connective tissue, Nervous tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in exocrine and endocrine glands?

<p>Glandular epithelium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures increase the surface area for absorption or secretion in epithelial cells?

<p>Microvilli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cilia in epithelial cells?

<p>Move materials across cell surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue supports the basal lamina (basement membrane) of epithelial tissue?

<p>Connective tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue forms the outer layer of the skin and some internal organs?

<p>Lining epithelium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes the apical ends of the epithelial cells?

<p>They have microvilli and cilia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the number of cell layers and the shape of cells in the top layer that can classify epithelium?

<p>'Stratification and shape' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue is constantly renewing and replacing dead or inactive cells?

<p>Epithelium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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