Physiology Tissue Level of Organization: Epithelial Tissues
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What is one of the main functions of epithelial tissues?

  • Absorption of nutrients, water, and electrolytes
  • Anchoring and nourishing underlying connective tissue
  • Protection, transportation, secretion of useful substances (correct)
  • Optimizing diffusion through thick cells

    • Which type of tissue is composed of varying quantities to form organs?

  • Connective tissue
  • Nervous tissue
  • Epithelial tissue (correct)
  • Muscle tissue

    • What is the function of connective tissue membranes?

  • Covering an organ (i.e., capsule) (correct)
  • Serving as a protective barrier against microbes
  • Optimizing diffusion in gas exchange areas
  • Facilitating absorption of nutrients in the GI tract

    • How does the respiratory membrane keep 'stuff' out of gas exchange areas?

    <p>By having a squamous epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of membrane lines the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts?

    <p>Mucous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which membrane lines the body cavities close to the exterior of the body, such as the peritoneal, pleural, and pericardial cavities?

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

    Which of the following is a specialized function of connective tissues?

    <p>Endocrine function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the cells responsible for secreting the matrix and maintaining the structural environment in connective tissues?

    <p>Fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protein is responsible for tissue and organ elasticity in connective tissues?

    <p>Elastic fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue has very few cells and little blood supply?

    <p>Cartilage tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of dense irregular tissue in the body?

    <p>To form the dermis of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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