4 smart book Flashcards
surfaces of epithelial cells contain intercellular junctions.
Lateral
The extracellular matrix of this type of tissue can vary in consistency between liquid and solid
connective
Which characteristics describe epithelial tissue?
The basal surface is bound to a basement membrane.
The cells are bound closely together.
It is composed almost entirely of cells.
Which of the following are functions of epithelial tissue?
Sensations
Physical protection
Secretions
Selective permeability
The majority of glands are composed of
epithelial tissues
Extracellular matrix is composed mostly of water, ______ fibers, and dissolved macromolecules.
proteins
Which statements describe the locations of epithelial tissue?
Covers many organs
Lines body cavities
Lines many organs
Covers body surfaces
Which characteristics describe epithelial tissue?
The cells are bound closely together.
It is composed almost entirely of cells.
The basal surface is bound to a basement membrane.
Which criteria are used to classify epithelia?
Shape of cells at apical surface
Number of cell layers
The majority of glands are composed of ______.
epithelial cells
Which statements correctly describe epithelial tissue?
It is richly innervated.
It has a high regeneration capacity.
It lacks blood vessels.
epidermis of skin
keratinized
vagina , anus , oral cavity
nonkerantinzed
lining of urinary bladder , parts of the uretha
transitional
lines upper respiratory tract
pseudostratisfied