Epithelium Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Where is epithelial tissue found?
A
Epithelial tissue covers the whole surface of the body
2
Q
What is epithelial tissue made up of?
A
Cells closely packed and arranged in one or more layers
3
Q
What is epithelial tissue specialised to do?
A
To form the covering or lining of all internal and external body surfaces
4
Q
Describe the spacing of epithelial tissue
A
- packed tightly together
- almost no intercellular spaces
- only a small amount of intercellular substance
5
Q
What is the basement membrane?
A
- connective tissue
- separates the underlying tissue by a thin sheet of connective tissue
- provides structural support for the epithelium
- binds the epithelium to neighbouring structures
6
Q
List the functions of epithelial tissue
A
- protection
- absorption
- secretion
7
Q
Explain absorption in relation to epithelial tissue
A
- lines the gut and functions to absorb nutrients from food
- lines the lungs and functions to absorb oxygen
8
Q
What is simple epithelium tissue?
A
Epithelium tissue which is only one cell thick
