11 Questions
What is one of the main functions of epithelial tissues?
Protection, transportation, secretion of useful substances
Which type of tissue is composed of varying quantities to form organs?
Epithelial tissue
What is the function of connective tissue membranes?
Covering an organ (i.e., capsule)
How does the respiratory membrane keep 'stuff' out of gas exchange areas?
By having a squamous epithelium
Which type of membrane lines the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts?
Mucous membrane
Which membrane lines the body cavities close to the exterior of the body, such as the peritoneal, pleural, and pericardial cavities?
Serous membrane
Which of the following is a specialized function of connective tissues?
Endocrine function
What are the cells responsible for secreting the matrix and maintaining the structural environment in connective tissues?
Fibroblasts
What type of protein is responsible for tissue and organ elasticity in connective tissues?
Elastic fibres
Which type of connective tissue has very few cells and little blood supply?
Cartilage tissue
What is the function of dense irregular tissue in the body?
To form the dermis of the skin
Test your knowledge on the composition and functions of epithelial tissues, including their role in protection, transport, absorption, secretion, and optimizing diffusion in various organs such as the GI tract, kidneys, and lungs.
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