
Functions of Epithelial Tissue
Authored by Anthony Skalafouris
Biology
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue in the body?
To provide structural support
To act as a barrier and control permeability
To store energy
To transmit nerve impulses
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of epithelial cells?
Random distribution of organelles
Polarised distribution of organelles
Lack of membrane-bound proteins
Absence of a cell membrane
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do cilia play in the epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract?
They absorb nutrients
They secrete hormones
They move mucus and trapped particles
They store fat
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of epithelium is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes in the small intestine?
Ciliated epithelium
Glandular epithelium
Stratified epithelium
Squamous epithelium
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the muco-ciliary escalator in the airways?
To absorb oxygen
To transport nutrients
To sweep mucus and trapped particles towards the throat
To produce red blood cells
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where are cilia located on epithelial cells?
Basal surface
Lateral surface
Apical surface
Internal surface
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the materials transported by the nasal cilia?
They are absorbed into the bloodstream
They are expelled through the nose
They are swallowed and end up in the stomach
They are stored in the nasal cavity
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