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Kaylee Dexter
on Dec 15, 2024
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A tissue has the following characteristics: free surface, single layer of cells, cells are narrow and tall, microvilli, many mitochondria, goblet cells. Which of the following is most consistent with those observations?
(1) Active transport
(2) Epithelium
(3) Simple epithelium
(4) Columnar epithelium
(5) Cuboidal epithelium
(6) Squamous epithelium
(7) Secretion by exocytosis
(8) Movement of mucous across its surface
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
B) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 8
D) 2, 3, 4, 8
E) 2, 3, 4, 7
Microvilli
Tiny, finger-like projections from the surface of some cells, increasing their surface area for absorption.
Goblet Cells
Specialized epithelial cells found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts, which secrete mucus to trap irritants and protect mucous membranes.
Columnar Epithelium
A type of epithelium that consists of single or multiple layers of column-shaped cells.
- Recognize the various forms and properties of epithelial tissues, along with their distinct placements within the human anatomy.
- Examine how epithelial tissues are functionally adapted to fulfill their distinctive roles in protection, absorption, and secretion.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the various forms and properties of epithelial tissues, along with their distinct placements within the human anatomy.
- Examine how epithelial tissues are functionally adapted to fulfill their distinctive roles in protection, absorption, and secretion.
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