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Which type of tissue forms cellular sheets lining the cavities of organs and covering the body surface?
Which type of tissue forms cellular sheets lining the cavities of organs and covering the body surface?
- Connective tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Epithelial tissue (correct)
- Muscle tissue
What is the main function of the basal lamina in epithelial tissues?
What is the main function of the basal lamina in epithelial tissues?
- Visible to light microscope
- Secretion of biologically active molecules (correct)
- Active transport
- Facilitate gas exchange
Which type of tissue is responsible for strong contraction and body movements?
Which type of tissue is responsible for strong contraction and body movements?
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective tissue
- Muscle tissue (correct)
- Nervous tissue
What is the function of reticular lamina in epithelial tissues?
What is the function of reticular lamina in epithelial tissues?
Which type of tissue participates in glandular secretion?
Which type of tissue participates in glandular secretion?
Where can muscle tissue be observed in the human body?
Where can muscle tissue be observed in the human body?
What is the main function of nervous tissue?
What is the main function of nervous tissue?
How are epithelial tissues classified based on layers?
How are epithelial tissues classified based on layers?
Which word in the naming of epithelial tissues describes the shape of cells?
Which word in the naming of epithelial tissues describes the shape of cells?
What defines simple cuboidal epithelium?
What defines simple cuboidal epithelium?
In epithelial tissues, what accessory structures may be included in their name?
In epithelial tissues, what accessory structures may be included in their name?
Where can simple columnar epithelium be mainly found based on the provided information?
Where can simple columnar epithelium be mainly found based on the provided information?
What is a characteristic of simple squamous epithelium?
What is a characteristic of simple squamous epithelium?
Which function is NOT associated with simple squamous epithelium as per the text?
Which function is NOT associated with simple squamous epithelium as per the text?
Where is simple columnar epithelium specialized for active secretion and absorption mainly found according to the information provided?
Where is simple columnar epithelium specialized for active secretion and absorption mainly found according to the information provided?
Which structure is typically present on the apical surface of simple columnar epithelium based on the content?
Which structure is typically present on the apical surface of simple columnar epithelium based on the content?
In which organ can simple squamous epithelium be mainly found according to the provided details?
In which organ can simple squamous epithelium be mainly found according to the provided details?
Which type of glands secrete substances directly into the blood stream?
Which type of glands secrete substances directly into the blood stream?
What is the most common method of protein or glycoprotein secretion in glands?
What is the most common method of protein or glycoprotein secretion in glands?
Which type of glands accumulate products continuously, leading to complete cell disruption for secretion?
Which type of glands accumulate products continuously, leading to complete cell disruption for secretion?
Which gland type connects to the body surface by ducts to transport secretions out?
Which gland type connects to the body surface by ducts to transport secretions out?
In which glands do ducts from several secretory units converge into larger ducts with two or more branches?
In which glands do ducts from several secretory units converge into larger ducts with two or more branches?
Which type of secretion involves cells secreting substances via exocytosis from vesicles or granules?
Which type of secretion involves cells secreting substances via exocytosis from vesicles or granules?
What type of epithelium is found in the urinary tract from the kidney to the proximal part of the urethra?
What type of epithelium is found in the urinary tract from the kidney to the proximal part of the urethra?
In what type of environment is keratinized epithelium typically found?
In what type of environment is keratinized epithelium typically found?
Which epithelial type is heavily ciliated to transport mucus-trapped particles?
Which epithelial type is heavily ciliated to transport mucus-trapped particles?
Where is nonkeratinized epithelium primarily found in the body?
Where is nonkeratinized epithelium primarily found in the body?
Which type of transport mechanism does not require metabolic energy (ATP)?
Which type of transport mechanism does not require metabolic energy (ATP)?
Where can stratified cuboidal epithelia be found?
Where can stratified cuboidal epithelia be found?
