Which type of epithelium is present where easy exchange of materials out of the blood is most important, such as that in the lining of the heart and all blood vessels?
A) stratified squamous B) stratified columnar C) simple cuboidal D) endothelium E) simple columnar
Which epithelial feature, dominated by glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and a network of fine microfilaments, functions in providing a barrier that restricts the movement of proteins and other large molecules from the underlying connective tissue?
A) basolateral surface B) apical surface C) reticular lamina D) intercellular connections E) basal lamina