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What is the main function of microvilli?
What is the main function of microvilli?
- Motion detection
- Aiding in digestion (correct)
- Sensing light
- Connecting adjacent cells
Where are microvilli commonly found?
Where are microvilli commonly found?
- Small intestines (correct)
- Male reproductive system
- Endothelial cells
- Cardiac muscle
Which structure is responsible for forming a strong cohesive epithelium by linking to cytoskeletons of adjacent cells?
Which structure is responsible for forming a strong cohesive epithelium by linking to cytoskeletons of adjacent cells?
- Hemidesmosomes
- Intermediate filaments
- Microvilli
- Zonula adherens (correct)
What is a characteristic feature that distinguishes stereocilia from microvilli?
What is a characteristic feature that distinguishes stereocilia from microvilli?
Where are hemidesmosomes located?
Where are hemidesmosomes located?
What is the diameter of microvilli?
What is the diameter of microvilli?
Through which structure does water move from the intestine into the blood?
Through which structure does water move from the intestine into the blood?
What is the main function of tight junctions in epithelial cells?
What is the main function of tight junctions in epithelial cells?
Which protein is the most integral inside a tight junction?
Which protein is the most integral inside a tight junction?
Where are cilia most abundant in terms of cell type?
Where are cilia most abundant in terms of cell type?
What is the function of desmosomes in epithelial cells?
What is the function of desmosomes in epithelial cells?
Which intercellular junction type is responsible for controlling paracellular diffusion?
Which intercellular junction type is responsible for controlling paracellular diffusion?
In which process do molecules or ions move down their concentration gradient due to their kinetic energy until reaching equilibrium?
In which process do molecules or ions move down their concentration gradient due to their kinetic energy until reaching equilibrium?
Which of the following transport systems involves molecules moving from high concentration to low concentration?
Which of the following transport systems involves molecules moving from high concentration to low concentration?
What type of molecules can diffuse through the lipid bilayer?
What type of molecules can diffuse through the lipid bilayer?
Which process involves substances moving across the membrane against their concentration gradient by utilizing energy from ATP hydrolysis?
Which process involves substances moving across the membrane against their concentration gradient by utilizing energy from ATP hydrolysis?
What is the main feature of symport and antiport mechanisms?
What is the main feature of symport and antiport mechanisms?
Which type of pump can be observed in the thick ascending limb of the kidney and helps in moving sodium, potassium, and chloride ions?
Which type of pump can be observed in the thick ascending limb of the kidney and helps in moving sodium, potassium, and chloride ions?
What is the major product of apocrine secretion?
What is the major product of apocrine secretion?
Which type of gland secretes substances via exocytosis from membrane-bound vesicles or secretory granules?
Which type of gland secretes substances via exocytosis from membrane-bound vesicles or secretory granules?
Which glands undergo terminal differentiation and secrete substances via complete cell destructions?
Which glands undergo terminal differentiation and secrete substances via complete cell destructions?
Which gland type has secretory units with small ducts that converge at a larger duct?
Which gland type has secretory units with small ducts that converge at a larger duct?
Which example fits the description of a mixed seromucous gland?
Which example fits the description of a mixed seromucous gland?
What is the common method of protein or glycoprotein secretion in most exocrine glands?
What is the common method of protein or glycoprotein secretion in most exocrine glands?
Where can stratified cuboidal epithelium be found?
Where can stratified cuboidal epithelium be found?
What are the main functions of transitional epithelium?
What are the main functions of transitional epithelium?
Which histologic type of epithelium is relatively rare?
Which histologic type of epithelium is relatively rare?
What is the main function of stratified columnar epithelium?
What is the main function of stratified columnar epithelium?
What special feature does transitional epithelium have to make it waterproof?
What special feature does transitional epithelium have to make it waterproof?
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