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Which of the following is a major tissue type?
Which of the following is a major tissue type?
- Muscle tissue (correct)
- Digestive tissue
- Skeletal tissue
- Nervous system tissue
What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
- Endocrine glands are only present in animals, while exocrine glands are found in plants.
- Endocrine glands and exocrine glands have the same function in the body.
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, while exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts onto an epithelial surface. (correct)
- Endocrine glands secrete substances through ducts onto an epithelial surface, while exocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Why are most cancers likely to arise in epithelial tissues?
Why are most cancers likely to arise in epithelial tissues?
- Epithelial tissues have a lower rate of cell turnover compared to other tissues.
- Epithelial tissues are less exposed to environmental factors that can cause mutations.
- Epithelial tissues undergo rapid cell division, increasing the likelihood of mutations. (correct)
- Epithelial tissues receive less blood supply, making them prone to mutations.
Which type of tissue lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels throughout the body?
Which type of tissue lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels throughout the body?
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What are the three principal shapes of epithelial cells?
What are the three principal shapes of epithelial cells?
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Which type of epithelium appears to be stratified due to the placement of the nuclei?
Which type of epithelium appears to be stratified due to the placement of the nuclei?
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What functions do epithelial cells perform?
What functions do epithelial cells perform?
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How do epithelial layers receive nourishment?
How do epithelial layers receive nourishment?
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