29 Questions
Which type of tissue forms cellular sheets lining the cavities of organs and covering the body surface?
Epithelial tissue
What is the main function of the basal lamina in epithelial tissues?
Secretion of biologically active molecules
Which type of tissue is responsible for strong contraction and body movements?
Muscle tissue
What is the function of reticular lamina in epithelial tissues?
Facilitate movement of viscera
Which type of tissue participates in glandular secretion?
Epithelial tissue
Where can muscle tissue be observed in the human body?
Luminal surface of heart and blood vessels
What is the main function of nervous tissue?
Transmission of nerve impulses
How are epithelial tissues classified based on layers?
By the number of layers
Which word in the naming of epithelial tissues describes the shape of cells?
Last name
What defines simple cuboidal epithelium?
One layer of squared shape cells with spherical nuclei
In epithelial tissues, what accessory structures may be included in their name?
Presence of microvilli or cilia for specific functions
Where can simple columnar epithelium be mainly found based on the provided information?
Respiratory tract
What is a characteristic of simple squamous epithelium?
Single layer of flattened cells
Which function is NOT associated with simple squamous epithelium as per the text?
Lubrication
Where is simple columnar epithelium specialized for active secretion and absorption mainly found according to the information provided?
Kidney collecting tubules
Which structure is typically present on the apical surface of simple columnar epithelium based on the content?
Microvilli
In which organ can simple squamous epithelium be mainly found according to the provided details?
Small intestine
Which type of glands secrete substances directly into the blood stream?
Endocrine glands
What is the most common method of protein or glycoprotein secretion in glands?
Merocrine secretion
Which type of glands accumulate products continuously, leading to complete cell disruption for secretion?
Holocrine glands
Which gland type connects to the body surface by ducts to transport secretions out?
Exocrine glands
In which glands do ducts from several secretory units converge into larger ducts with two or more branches?
Compound glands
Which type of secretion involves cells secreting substances via exocytosis from vesicles or granules?
Merocrine secretion
What type of epithelium is found in the urinary tract from the kidney to the proximal part of the urethra?
Stratified epithelium
In what type of environment is keratinized epithelium typically found?
Dry environment
Which epithelial type is heavily ciliated to transport mucus-trapped particles?
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Where is nonkeratinized epithelium primarily found in the body?
Mouth
Which type of transport mechanism does not require metabolic energy (ATP)?
Passive transport
Where can stratified cuboidal epithelia be found?
Excretory ducts of salivary glands
Learn about epithelial tissues which are composed of closely aggregated polyhedral cells, adhering strongly to one another. Understand their functions in covering, lining, protection, absorption, and secretion.
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