Crash Course: Tissues Part 2

What is the function of epithelial tissue?

• To create order and organization in the body

• To produce hormones and enzymes

• To facilitate absorption and excretion

• To protect the body from injury and infection

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What are the three basic shapes of epithelial cells?

• Flat, round, and elongated

• Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar

• Small, medium, and large

• Circular, triangular, and rectangular

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the air sacs of the lungs?

• Simple squamous

• Stratified cuboidal

• Pseudostratified columnar

• Simple columnar

What is the purpose of the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

• To anchor the tissue to the connective tissue

• To provide nutrients to the cells

• To protect the cells from injury

• To regulate the permeability of the tissue

Which type of gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?

• Exocrine gland

• Sweat gland

• Salivary gland

• Endocrine gland

What is the main function of exocrine glands?

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce mucus

• To secrete hormones

• To excrete waste products

Why are squamous cells more abundant in places like the outer skin?

• They are cheaper and easier to produce

• They provide better protection

• They have a higher absorption capacity

• They are more resistant to injury

What is the term used to describe the distinct sides of epithelial cells?

• Polar

• Selective

• Basal

• Apical

What is the function of the tissue lining the small intestines?

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce mucus

• To secrete hormones

• To filter waste products

Which type of epithelial tissue forms the lining of the stomach?

• Simple squamous

• Stratified cuboidal

• Pseudostratified columnar

• Simple columnar