Epithelial Tissue

Question 1

functions of epithelial tissue

Answer 1

secretion, absorption, protection, filtration

Question 2

apical surface

Answer 2

receives cell secretions

Question 3

basal surface

Answer 3

adheres to basement membrane

Question 4

basement membrane

Answer 4

connects epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue

Question 5

basal laminar

Answer 5

secreted by epithelial cells

Question 6

reticular laminar

Answer 6

contains proteins produced by fibroblasts

Question 7

covering and lining epithelium

Answer 7

forms outer covering of skin, some internal organs, inner lining of blood vessels

Question 8

glandular epithelium

Answer 8

forms thyroid, adrenal, sweat glands

Question 9

simple epithelium

Answer 9

single layer of cells

Question 10

stratified epithelium

Answer 10

multiple layers of cells

Question 11

pseudostratified epithelium

Answer 11

appears as multiple layers but is only one

Question 12

squamous cells

Answer 12

flat and thin, allow for rapid passage of substances

Question 13

cuboidal cells

Answer 13

cube shaped

Question 14

columnar cells

Answer 14

tall, column like cells

Question 15

transitional cells

Answer 15

change from squamous to cuboidal as organs distend and collapse