Histology Questions
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What type of tissue commonly has cilia on its surface to move mucus?
Which type of epithelium is specialized to change in response to increased tension?
ciliated or nonciliated simple columnar: uterus, parts of digestive tract: including the stomach and small intestines
ciliated or nonciliated simple columnar: uterine tubes of female reproductive tract
the straight tube-like exocrine glands that open directly onto the surface are called _________ multicellular glands.
Type of tissue found in male urethra and lining of larger ducts of exocrine glands
Fibroblasts in connective tissue produce what 3 fiber types?
Due to its thin nature, what are two functions of simple squamous epithelium?
Fibers with great flexibility and great tensile strength which are important components of ligaments and tendons are called _________ fibers.
Keratinized stratified squamous is found in _________, while nonkeratinized stratified squamous is found in the _________.
A goblet cell is an example of a(n) ______________ gland
functions of _________ epitheliumprevent water lossto block entry of microorganisms into the body
where would keratinized stratified squamous epithelium be found?
What tissue is found in the ducts of seminiferous tubules and lining the developing ovarian follicles?
The type of epithelium called ________ columnar epithelium consists of a superficial layer of columnar cells overlying several layers of cuboidal cells
Characteristics of ________ epitheliumCells are longer than they are wideCan be ciliated or nonciliated
ANY epithelial tissue containing one single layer of cells would be classified as ________ epithelial tissue.
striated, voluntary in muscles usually attached to bones
Lacks blood vessels, cells readily divide, cells are tightly packed
Based on shape of cells of the surface (apical) layer, epithelial tissues are classified as _______, __________, or ______.