Epithelial Tissue

Question 0

Epithelial tissue consists of cells arranged?

Answer 0

In continuous sheets, either single or multiple layers.

Question 1

Epithelial tissue also called?

Answer 1

Epithelium, (plural is epithelia).

Question 2

Epithelial tissue may be divided into two types?

Answer 2

Covering and lining epithelium and glandular epithelium.

Question 3

Covering and lining epithelium

Answer 3

Forms the outer covering and inner lining

Question 4

Glandular epithelium

Answer 4

Makes up the secreting portion of glands.

Question 5

Two characteristics of covering and lining epithelial tissue.

Answer 5

Arrangement (cells into layers) and shape of cells

Question 6

Stratified squamous epithelium is keratinized when?

Answer 6

Surface cells are dead and become hardened

Question 7

Simple squamous epithelium tissue allow?

Answer 7

Diffusion of gases and nutrients

Question 8

Transitional epithelium permits distension of what organs?

Answer 8

The urinary bladder and parts of ureters and urethra ( it lines this organ)

Question 9

Explain Avascular in regards to epithelial tissue

Answer 9

Epithelial tissue has its own nerve supply but rely on the blood vessels of the adjacent connective tissue to bring nutrients and remove wastes