Epithelial Tissue

Question 1

this is the type of tissue where cells are close to each other

Answer 1

epithelial cells

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE: Epithelial tissue contain blood vessels

Answer 2

FALSE; epithelial tissues do not contain blood vessels, thus they are avascular–no supply of blood

Question 3

how do epithelial tissues receive nutrients considering they are avascular

Answer 3

epithelial tissues receive nutrients via diffusion from their underlying vascular connective tissue

Question 4

mesothelium is under what classification of epithelial tissue

Answer 4

Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue

Question 5

it is the type of tissue with a special name and is assigned to line the large internal body cavities.

Answer 5

mesothelium

Question 6

define mesothelium

Answer 6

it is a simple squamous epithelial tissue that lines the large internal body cavities.

Question 7

this is where the basal portion of the tissue lies

Answer 7

basal lamina

Question 8

it provides structural support to the epithelial tissue

Answer 8

basal lamina