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Epithelium Flashcards

1
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What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

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Protection, absorption, filtration, and secretion

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True or False: Epithelial tissue is avascular.

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True

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Which type of epithelium is found in the lining of the stomach and intestines?

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Simple columnar epithelium

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4
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What is the term for a single layer of flattened cells?

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Simple squamous epithelium

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What type of epithelium is found in the skin?

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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What is the function of cilia in epithelial cells?

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To move substances along the surface of the cell

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What is the term for a layer of cells that appear to be layered, but all cells touch the basement membrane?

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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Which type of epithelium is found in the urinary bladder?

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Transitional epithelium

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True or False: Goblet cells are found in pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

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True

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10
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What is the primary function of goblet cells?

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To secrete mucus

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What is the term for a layer of cells that vary in height and appear to give a false impression of stratification?

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Transitional epithelium

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12
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Which type of epithelium is found in the respiratory tract?

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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What is the term for a layer of cells that are all tall and narrow, with nuclei located near the base of the cells?

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Simple columnar epithelium

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14
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Which type of epithelium is found in the lining of blood vessels?

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Simple squamous epithelium

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15
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True or False: Stratified squamous epithelium is found in the esophagus.

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True

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16
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What is the term for a layer of cells that vary in height and have cilia at their apical surface?

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

17
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Which type of epithelium is found in the epidermis of the skin?

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Stratified squamous epithelium

18
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What is the term for a layer of cells that have cells of different heights, giving the appearance of multiple layers?

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

19
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True or False: Simple squamous epithelium is found in the alveoli of the lungs.

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True

20
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Which type of epithelium is found in the lining of the small intestine?

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Simple columnar epithelium

21
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What is the term for a layer of cells that are all flat and thin, allowing for rapid diffusion of substances?

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Simple squamous epithelium

22
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Which type of epithelium is found in the oral cavity and vagina?

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Stratified squamous epithelium

23
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True or False: Simple columnar epithelium is found in the lining of the trachea.

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False

24
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What is the term for a layer of cells that appear to be layered, but all cells touch the basement membrane and have cilia at their apical surface?

A

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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