Tissue and Integumentary System Review

What tissue is specialized for the rapid diffusion of gases and nutrients across its cells?

• simple columnar epithelium

• simple squamous epithelium

• transitional epithelium

• simple cuboidal epithelium

Which type of epithelium is the image showing?

• Simple cuboidal

• Stratified cuboidal

• Stratified squamous

• Simple Squamous

Which type of epithelium is the image showing?

• Simple cuboidal

• Simple columnar

• Stratified squamous

• Simple Squamous

The illustration of simple cuboidal epithelium is ________.

• Label A

• Label B

• Label C

• Label D

The illustration of stratified squamous epithelium is ________.

• Label A

• Label B

• Label C

• Label D

Glands, such as the thyroid, that secrete their products directly into the blood rather than through ducts are classified as ________.

• sebaceous

• sudoriferous

• endocrine

• exocrine

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Having multiple layers of flat cells against a free surface describes which of the following?

• Stratified cuboidal epithelium

• Simple cuboidal epithelium

• Simple squamous epithelium

• Stratified squamous epithelium

Identify the primary function(s) of simple squamous epithelium cells.

• Diffusion

• Protection

• Absorption

• Filtration

Which of the following is NOT a hallmark feature of epithelial tissues?

• Epithelial tissues have a basement membrane.

• Epithelial tissues fit closely to form continuous sheets.

• Epithelial tissues have an apical surface.

• Epithelial tissues are well vascularized.

The type of tissue that functions to protect, support, and bind together body tissues are classified as ________.

• Connective tissues

• Epithelial tissues

• Muscle tissues

• Nervous tissues