Epithelial Tissue

Front

What is the function of simple squamous cells found in the alveoli of the lungs?

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Diffusion

Front

What structures add surface area to an epithelial surface?

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Microvilli

Front

What do goblet cells secrete?

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Mucus

Front

What term describes multiple layers of cells in epithelial tissue?

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Stratified

Front

What is the general name for tissue that covers body surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands?

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Epithelial Tissue

Front

What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption and secretion?

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Simple columnar epithelium

Front

What is the primary characteristic of epithelial tissue?

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It is avascular (lacks blood vessels).

Front

What type of epithelial tissue is found in areas subject to abrasion, such as the skin?

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Stratified squamous epithelium

Front

What is the role of cilia in epithelial tissue?

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To move substances across the epithelial surface.

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What type of epithelial tissue appears to have multiple layers but is actually a single layer?

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Pseudostratified epithelium