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What is the main function of epithelial tissues?
What is the main function of epithelial tissues?
- Generate movement in the body
- Form the surface of the skin and line various body systems (correct)
- Carry oxygen throughout the body
- Store nutrients for later use
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissues?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissues?
- Obtain nutrients through diffusion and absorption
- Cells are tightly bounded by cell junctions
- Contain blood vessels (correct)
- Attached to basement membrane
Where can delicate epithelial tissues be found in the human body?
Where can delicate epithelial tissues be found in the human body?
- Skin
- Muscles and bones
- Nervous system
- Internal cavities like chest and abdominal cavities (correct)
What is the role of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
What is the role of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?
How do epithelial tissues obtain nutrients if they are avascular?
How do epithelial tissues obtain nutrients if they are avascular?
In what way do epithelial cells adhere to each other?
In what way do epithelial cells adhere to each other?
What is the primary function of simple squamous epithelial tissue in the alveoli of the lungs?
What is the primary function of simple squamous epithelial tissue in the alveoli of the lungs?
Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of flattened cells that allow easy passage of substances?
Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of flattened cells that allow easy passage of substances?
What is the region of coverage for simple squamous epithelial tissue due to the thinness of its cells?
What is the region of coverage for simple squamous epithelial tissue due to the thinness of its cells?
Which type of cell nuclei in simple squamous epithelium tend to be flat, horizontal, and elliptical?
Which type of cell nuclei in simple squamous epithelium tend to be flat, horizontal, and elliptical?
What is the primary role of mesothelial cells, which are part of simple squamous epithelium?
What is the primary role of mesothelial cells, which are part of simple squamous epithelium?
Which characteristic shape is associated with simple squamous or pavement epithelial tissue?
Which characteristic shape is associated with simple squamous or pavement epithelial tissue?
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