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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 8 Epithelial Tissues

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is NOT true of the basement membrane?

A)It is connected to the apical surface of epithelial tissues.
B)The cells closest to the basement membrane are dividing cells.
C)It is acellular.
D)It is composed of collagen and secretions from the cells.
E)It serves to anchor the epithelial tissues to the underlying connective tissue.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Where is the keratinized form of stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?

A)The lining of the esophagus
B)The lining of the oral cavity
C)The epidermis of the skin
D)The anal canal
E)The vagina

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which type of epithelial tissue is composed of only one layer of cells, but appears layered, because some of the cells do not reach the free surface?

A)Transitional
B)Stratified squamous
C)Simple columnar
D)Stratified cuboidal
E)Pseudostratified columnar

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