Histology Epithelium Tissues
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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?

  • 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?

  • Epithelial tissue
  • Connective tissue
  • Muscle tissue (correct)
  • Nervous tissue
  • What is the function of reticular lamina in epithelial tissues?

    <p>Facilitate movement of viscera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue participates in glandular secretion?

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

    Where can muscle tissue be observed in the human body?

    <p>Luminal surface of heart and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of nervous tissue?

    <p>Transmission of nerve impulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are epithelial tissues classified based on layers?

    <p>By the number of layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word in the naming of epithelial tissues describes the shape of cells?

    <p>Last name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines simple cuboidal epithelium?

    <p>One layer of squared shape cells with spherical nuclei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In epithelial tissues, what accessory structures may be included in their name?

    <p>Presence of microvilli or cilia for specific functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can simple columnar epithelium be mainly found based on the provided information?

    <p>Respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of simple squamous epithelium?

    <p>Single layer of flattened cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is NOT associated with simple squamous epithelium as per the text?

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

    Where is simple columnar epithelium specialized for active secretion and absorption mainly found according to the information provided?

    <p>Kidney collecting tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is typically present on the apical surface of simple columnar epithelium based on the content?

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

    In which organ can simple squamous epithelium be mainly found according to the provided details?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of glands secrete substances directly into the blood stream?

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

    What is the most common method of protein or glycoprotein secretion in glands?

    <p>Merocrine secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of glands accumulate products continuously, leading to complete cell disruption for secretion?

    <p>Holocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland type connects to the body surface by ducts to transport secretions out?

    <p>Exocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which glands do ducts from several secretory units converge into larger ducts with two or more branches?

    <p>Compound glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of secretion involves cells secreting substances via exocytosis from vesicles or granules?

    <p>Merocrine secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of epithelium is found in the urinary tract from the kidney to the proximal part of the urethra?

    <p>Stratified epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of environment is keratinized epithelium typically found?

    <p>Dry environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which epithelial type is heavily ciliated to transport mucus-trapped particles?

    <p>Pseudostratified columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is nonkeratinized epithelium primarily found in the body?

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

    Which type of transport mechanism does not require metabolic energy (ATP)?

    <p>Passive transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can stratified cuboidal epithelia be found?

    <p>Excretory ducts of salivary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

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