Tissues Epithelial

Question 1

Consists of closely packed, flattened cells that make up he inside or outside lining of body areas.

Answer 1

Epithelial

Question 2

Avascular (no blood vessels). Waste exchange occurs through neighboring connective tissues

Answer 2

Tissue

Question 3

Is exposed to the outside of the body or to an internal body cavity

Answer 3

Upper Surface

Question 4

Covers the outside surfaces of the body and also lines the internal organs

Answer 4

Covering and lining epithelium

Question 5

Secretes hormones

Answer 5

Glandular epithelium

Question 6

Flat. Have the appearance of a fried egg

Answer 6

Squamous Cells

Question 7

Cube or hexagon shaped.

Answer 7

Cuboidal Cells

Question 8

Tall and thick. Serve to protect underlying tissues or to absorb substances

Answer 8

Columnar Cells

Question 9

Refers to a single layer of cells

Answer 9

Simple Epithelium

Question 10

Refers to epithelium consisting of multiple layers

Answer 10

Stratified Epithelium

Question 11

Refers to a single layer or cells of different sizes

Answer 11

Pseudostratified Epithelium

Question 12

Secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

Answer 12

Endocrine Glands

Question 13

Secrete their substance into tubes which carry the secretions to the epithelial surface

Answer 13

Exocrine Glands