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- 1. Multiple Choice
Epithelial tissue originates from
endoderm
ecoderm
mesoderm
all three layers
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a typical shape of epithelial tissue?
squamous
cuboidal
columnar
elliptical
- 3. Multiple Choice
Epithelial cells
cover body surfaces or form glands.
have a rich blood supply.
do not have a free surface.
do not have a nerve supply.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following epithelial types is NOT correctly matched with its major function?
simple squamous: diffusion and filtration
simple cuboidal: secretion and absorption
stratified squamous: move fluid by ciliary action
transitional: ability to stretch for distention of organs
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following epithelial tissue types would most likely be found lining the urinary bladder?
stratified squamous
transitional
simple columnar
psuedostratified columnar
- 6. Multiple Choice
A single layer of epithelial tissue can best be described as
simple
stratified
transitional
squamous
- 7. Multiple Choice
A group of similar cells with a common origin and function is called a(n)
tissue
eukaryote
organ
germ layer
- 8. Multiple Choice
is a waterproof protein found in certain types of epithelium and it is resistant to friction while repelling bacteria.
collagen
keratin
mucous
reticula
- 9. Multiple Choice
are organelles found on many epithelial cells to assist
in the movement of mucus and other large molecules.
cilia
flagella
microvilli
pseudopods
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a similarity between epithelial and connective tissue?
With a few exceptions they both have a blood supply.
With a few exceptions they both have a nerve supply.
With a few exceptions they both have a free surface.
With a few exceptions they both originate solely from mesoderm.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What are the advantages of having epithelial tissue line the outer human body as opposed to using cartilage as so many animals do?
Epithelial tissue has sensory nerves; cartilage does not.
Epithelial tissue is very regenerative; cartilage is not.
Epithelial tissue stretches well; cartilage does not.
All of these are advantages.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a difference between epithelial and connective tissue?
Most connective tissues are vascular; epithelial tissues are avascular.
Most connective tissues have a nerve supply; epithelial tissues have no nerve supply.
Connective tissues have a free surface; epithelial tissues have no free surface.
Connective tissues cover and line; epithelial tissues bind.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following epithelial tissue types would most likely be found lining the blood vessels?
simple squamous
stratified squamous
simple columnar
transitional
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