2.1- Anatomy Video Questions

What is one of the primary roles of epithelial tissues in the body?

• To provide structural support

• To form a protective barrier

• To generate energy

• To facilitate movement

How are epithelial tissues classified?

• By their size and weight

• By their location in the body

• By the number of layers and cell shape

• By their color and texture

What is a characteristic feature of simple squamous epithelium?

• It is thick and impermeable

• It is a single layer of flat cells

• It is tall and column-like

• It is cube-shaped and multi-layered

Where can you typically find simple cuboidal epithelium?

• In the brain

• In the skin

• In the kidneys

• In the heart

What is the function of the mucus secreted by simple columnar epithelium?

• To harden the tissue

• To provide a protective layer

• To absorb nutrients

• To transport oxygen