Epithelial Quiz

Question 1

Basement membrane

Answer 1

structureless material secreted by cells that they rest upon, lower surface

Question 2

4 functions of epithelial tissue

Answer 2

protection, absorption, filtration, and secretion

Question 3

3 cell shapes/types

Answer 3

squamous, cuboidal, columnar

Question 4

How does epithelium tissue obtain nourishment if it’s avascular?

Answer 4

diffusion

Question 5

Simple vs. stratified

Answer 5

Simple:
- 1 layer
Stratified:
- more than 1 layer

Question 6

Apical surface

Answer 6

membranes that have one free edge, exposed to body’s exterior/cavity of organ

Question 7

Purpose of goblet cells

Answer 7

produces a lubricating mucus

Question 8

Purpose of ciliated epithelium

Answer 8

filters and moves around mucus

Question 9

Exocrine vs. endocrine

Answer 9

Exocrine:
- sweat, oil, etc. to the surface
Endocrine:
- hormones diffuse into the blood

Question 10

4 types of tissues and their functions

Answer 10

epithelial (protection), nervous (control), connective (support), and muscle (movement)