Ohlsen epithelial tissue

Epithelial tissue originates from

• endoderm

• ecoderm

• mesoderm

• all three layers

Which of the following is NOT a typical shape of epithelial tissue?

• squamous

• cuboidal

• columnar

• elliptical

Epithelial cells

• cover body surfaces or form glands.

• have a rich blood supply.

• do not have a free surface.

• do not have a nerve supply.

Which of the following epithelial types is NOT correctly matched with its major function?

• simple squamous: diffusion and filtration

• simple cuboidal: secretion and absorption

• stratified squamous: move fluid by ciliary action

• transitional: ability to stretch for distention of organs

Which of the following epithelial tissue types would most likely be found lining the urinary bladder?

• stratified squamous

• transitional

• simple columnar

• psuedostratified columnar

A single layer of epithelial tissue can best be described as

• simple

• stratified

• transitional

• squamous

A group of similar cells with a common origin and function is called a(n)

• tissue

• eukaryote

• organ

• germ layer

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

is a waterproof protein found in certain types of epithelium and it is resistant to friction while repelling bacteria.

• collagen

• keratin

• mucous

• reticula

are organelles found on many epithelial cells to assist

in the movement of mucus and other large molecules.

• cilia

• flagella

• microvilli

• pseudopods

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which of the following is a similarity between epithelial and connective tissue?

• With a few exceptions they both have a blood supply.

• With a few exceptions they both have a nerve supply.

• With a few exceptions they both have a free surface.

• With a few exceptions they both originate solely from mesoderm.