SmartBook 5A

An epithelium is composed of ______ packed cells. Multiple choice question. tightly loosely

tightly

Groups of similar cells and extracellular material that perform a common function are ______. Multiple choice question. tissues organs organ systems organelles

tissues

The major tissue type that acts as a gatekeeper because it regulates the movement of materials in and out of certain body regions is------ tissue.

Epithelial

True or false: Epithelial tissues act as "gatekeepers" to control the movement of substances into the body.

True

True or false: Tissues are groups of similar cells that carry out a common function.

True

A thin extracellular layer upon which an epithelium rests is called a(n)___ membrane.

basement

What is a thin extracellular layer upon which an epithelium rests called? Multiple choice question. basement membrane apical surface ligament intercellular junction

basement membrane

Which statements describe the locations of epithelial tissue? Multiple select question. covers many organs lines body cavities lines many organs covers body surfaces attached to bones

covers many organs lines body cavities lines many organs covers body surfaces

The majority of glands are composed of ______. Multiple choice question. connective tissue muscle tissue epithelial tissue nervous tissue

epithelial tissue

The majority of glands are composed of ______. Multiple choice question. muscle tissue nervous tissue connective tissue epithelial tissue

epithelial tissue

Epithelial tissues have ______ innervation. Multiple choice question. extensive little to no

extensive

A simple epithelium ______. Multiple choice question. has flat epithelial cells has 2-10 layers of epithelial cells has one layer of epithelial cells

has one layer of epithelial cells

Which option best explains the ability of epithelial tissues to repair themselves? Multiple choice question. high regenerative capacity extensive innervation avascularity polarity

high regenerative capacity

The study of tissues and their relationships to organs is called which of the following? Multiple choice question. embryology histology cytology

histology

The study of tissues and their relationships within organs is called

histology

What is the study of tissues and their relationships within organs called? Multiple choice question. cytology physiology histology embryology

histology

Identify which option is not a function of epithelial tissues. Multiple choice question. physical protection of organs secretion of hormones controlling permeability muscular contraction

muscular contraction

The basement membrane of an epithelium is a ______ layer. Multiple choice question. cellular noncellular

noncellular

Which of the following are charateristics of epithelial tissue? Multiple select question. secretions selective permeability storage and transport physical protection sensations

secretions selective permeability physical protection sensations

Which criteria are used to classify epithelia? Multiple select question. function shape of cells at basal surface number of cell layers shape of cells at apical surface

shape of cells at apical surface number of cell layers

Which type of epithelium is one cell layer thick? Multiple choice question. transitional glandular stratified simple

simple

Which is found in areas where stress is minimal and where filtration, absorption, or secretion is the primary function? Multiple choice question. glandular epithelium stratified epithelium simple epithelium transitional epithelium

simple epithelium

Which is found in areas where stress is minimal and where filtration, absorption, or secretion is the primary function? Multiple choice question. stratified epithelium glandular epithelium simple epithelium transitional epithelium

simple epithelium

An epithelial cell is classified as ______ if it is thin and flat. Multiple choice question. squamous columnar cuboidal

squamous

The type of epithelium found in areas likely to be subjected to abrasive activities and mechanical stress is a --------epithelium.

stratified

The type of epithelium that contains two or more layers of epithelial cells is a-- epithelium.

stratified

What type of epithelium contains cells able to withstand a significant amount of stretch? Multiple choice question. simple pseudostratified transitional

transitional