Tissue

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

• Facilitation of muscle movement

• Production of hormones

• Protection and organization of the body

• Absorption of nutrients

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the stomach and secretes digestive enzymes?

• Glandular epithelium

• Columnar epithelium

• Cuboidal epithelium

• Squamous epithelium

What is the shape of red blood cells?

• Tall and thick

• Cube-ish

• Round

• Flat

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

• Simple columnar epithelium

• Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

• Stratified cuboidal epithelium

• Simple squamous epithelium

What is the function of cuboidal cells in epithelial tissue?

• Produce mucus

• Absorb nutrients

• Secrete hormones

• Cushion underlying tissues

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the skin?

• Glandular epithelium

• Stratified epithelium

• Simple epithelium

• Pseudostratified epithelium

What is the function of endocrine glands?

• Secrete hormones into ducts

• Secrete hormones into the bloodstream

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce mucus

Which side of a cell membrane faces the extracellular environment?

• Apical side

• Medial side

• Basal side

• Lateral side

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

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce hormones

• Secrete enzymes

• Anchor the epithelium to connective tissue

Which type of epithelial tissue is commonly found lining the inner surface of blood vessels?

• Simple columnar epithelium

• Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

• Endothelium

• Simple squamous epithelium