Epithelial Tissue

Cells in the ____ & ____ are simple epithelium because they allow for maximum absorption.

• lungs

• brain

• digestive tract

• skin

What do you call the bottom layer of epithelial tissue that is attached to connective tissue?

• plasma membrane

• apical surface

• basal membrane

• stratified

Epithelial tissue can be found _______ the body.

• covering

• conducting

• lining

• moving

Which of the following is a characteristic of stratified epithelial tissue?

• A single layer of cells

• Thin and fragile

• Multiple layers of cells

• Absence of nuclei

Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial cell shape?

• columnar

• cuboidal

• circular

• squamous

Simple cuboidal epithelium is found in:

• respiratory tract

• kidney tubules

• skin

• blood vessels

The _______ surface refers to the superficial surface of epithelial tissue (facing the lumen or external surface).

• basal

• apical

• basement

• superior

Stratified epithelial tissues can be found in the ____ because it provides the most protection.

• lungs

• stomach

• large intestine

• skin

Epithelial cells _______.

• very easily

• rarely

• never

• more quickly as you age

Which word best describes epithelial tissue's lack of blood supply?

• polyvascular

• avascular

• squamous

• anosteo