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Which of the following is NOT one of the major types of tissues in the body?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major types of tissues in the body?
- Epithelial tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Skeletal tissue (correct)
- Connective tissue
What is the study of tissues called?
What is the study of tissues called?
- Histology (correct)
- Neurology
- Hematology
- Dermatology
Which type of tissue is responsible for covering both internal and external surfaces?
Which type of tissue is responsible for covering both internal and external surfaces?
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Connective tissue
- Epithelial tissue (correct)
How is epithelial tissue specialized to be an effective barrier/lining?
How is epithelial tissue specialized to be an effective barrier/lining?
Which surface specialization is used for classification of epithelial tissue?
Which surface specialization is used for classification of epithelial tissue?
What is the function of simple squamous epithelium?
What is the function of simple squamous epithelium?
Where are stratified epithelia typically located in the body?
Where are stratified epithelia typically located in the body?
Where are cuboidal cells mainly found in the body?
Where are cuboidal cells mainly found in the body?
Which type of epithelia is found in areas of severe mechanical stress?
Which type of epithelia is found in areas of severe mechanical stress?
What is the main function of squamous cells?
What is the main function of squamous cells?
Where would you expect to find pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelia?
Where would you expect to find pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelia?
What is the primary function of transitional epithelia?
What is the primary function of transitional epithelia?
Which type of cells may contain microvilli and/or cilia?
Which type of cells may contain microvilli and/or cilia?
