Section C: epithelial concept check

Epithelial tissues are _____ which means they have no blood flow.

Avascular

What type of tissues can always be found underneath epithelial

Connective tissue

All epithelia’s tissues are attached to underlying membrane that holds them in place. What is this membrane called?

Basement membrane

Since the epithelial tissues have no blood flow, they are able to receive needed nutrients and expel wastes through the process as _____

Diffusion

Do epithelial cells reproduce rapidly or slowly?

Rapidly

You’re looking at epithelial tissue in the microscope and notice the specimen has several layers with flattened cells on the apical surface. What type of epithelial tissue are you looking at?

Stratified Squamous

Which type of epithelial tissue usually forms of membranes where filteration or exchange of substances by diffusion occurs? (Simple or stratified)

Simple

In an area where an epithelium is subjected to considerable wear and tear, you would expect to find (simple or stratified)

Stratified

_____ is found in epidermis, esophagus, oral cavity

Stratified Squamous

________ is found in respiratory tract (trachea)

Psedostratified

____ is found in air sacs/ alveoli of the lungs, capillaries

Simple Squamous

______ is found in digestive tract

Simple columnar