Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Textbook Question
Chapter 4.2, Problem 3CYU
Epithelial tissue is the only tissue type that has polarity, that is, an apical and a basal surface. Why is this important?
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Epithelial tissue is the only tissue type that has polarity, that is, an apical and a basal surface. Why is this important?
Which type of epithelial tissue consists of only one layer of columnarcells, but appears stratified due to the positioning of nuclei at different heights; all ofthe cells rest on the basement membrane; and have cilia at the apical surface?
When looking at a slide of epithelial tissue under the microscope, you see several clearly defined layers of flat-shaped cells. Which of the following best describes the type of epithelial tissues viewed?
simple squamous
stratified squamous
simple cuboidal
stratified cuboidal
psuedostratified columnar
Chapter 4 Solutions
Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
Ch. 4.1 - Prob. 1CYUCh. 4.1 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 4.2 - Epithelial tissue is the only tissue type that has...Ch. 4.2 - Prob. 4CYUCh. 4.2 - Stratified epithelia are built for protection or...Ch. 4.2 - Some epithelia are pseudostratified. What does...Ch. 4.2 - Where is transitional epithelium found and what is...Ch. 4.3 - What are four functions of connective tissue?Ch. 4.3 - What are the three types of fibers found in...Ch. 4.3 - Which connective tissue has a soft weblike matrix...
Ch. 4.3 - What type of connective tissue is damaged when you...Ch. 4.3 - Prob. 12CYUCh. 4.4 - You are looking at muscle tissue through the...Ch. 4.4 - Which muscle type(s) is voluntary? Which is...Ch. 4.5 - How does the extended length of a neurons...Ch. 4.6 - What type of membrane consists of epithelium and...Ch. 4.6 - What type of membrane lines the thoracic walls and...Ch. 4.6 - MAKING CONNECTIONS The two layers of serous...Ch. 4.7 - Prob. 19CYUCh. 4.7 - Why does a deep injury to the skin result in...Ch. 4 - Use the key to classify each of the following...Ch. 4 - An epithelium that has several layers, with an...Ch. 4 - Match the epithelial types named in column B with...Ch. 4 - The gland type that secretes products such as...Ch. 4 - The membrane which lines body cavities that open...Ch. 4 - Scar tissue is a variety of (a) epithelium, (b)...Ch. 4 - Define tissue.Ch. 4 - Name four important functions of epithelial tissue...Ch. 4 - Describe the criteria used to classify covering...Ch. 4 - Prob. 10SAQCh. 4 - Provide examples from the body that illustrate...Ch. 4 - Name the primary cell type in connective tissue...Ch. 4 - Name the two major components of matrix and, if...Ch. 4 - Matrix is extracellular. How does the matrix get...Ch. 4 - Name the specific connective tissue type found in...Ch. 4 - What is the function of macrophages?Ch. 4 - Differentiate between the roles of neurons and the...Ch. 4 - Compare and contrast skeletal, cardiac, and smooth...Ch. 4 - Describe the process of tissue repair, making sure...Ch. 4 - In what ways are adipose tissue and bone similar?...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- The four primary types of tissue are __________________, _________, _________, and __________________.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is not a type of connective tissue? a. bone b. blood c. the spinal cord d. tendons e. the tissue that attaches epithelial tissue to underlying structuresarrow_forwardList the general characteristics of epithelium, and then describe the basic types of epithelial tissues in terms of specific characteristics and functions.arrow_forward
- List the major types of connective tissues; add the names and characteristics of their specific types.arrow_forward___ tissues are sheetlike with one free surface. a. Epithelial b. Muscle c. Nervous d. Connectivearrow_forward_______ tissues are sheetlike with one free surface. a. Epithelial b. Connective c. Nervous d. Musclearrow_forward
- __________, a specialized connective tissue, is mostly plasma with cellular components and various dissolved substances. a. Irregular connective tissue b. Blood c. Cartilage d. Bonearrow_forwardMost has collagen and elastin fibers. a. muscle tissue b. nervous tissue c. connective tissue d. epithelical tissuearrow_forwardTissue that contracts and is striated and involuntary would most likely be found in (a) the leg (b) the wall of the stomach (c) the exocrine glands (d) body structures requiring very rapid contraction (e) the heartarrow_forward
- ________ tissues have closely linked cells and one free surface. a. Muscle b. Nerve c. Connective d. Epithelialarrow_forwardFigure 33.11 Which of the following statements about types of epithelial cells is false? Simple columnar epithelial cells line the tissue of the lung. Simple cuboidal epithelial cells are involved in the filtering of blood in the kidney. Pseudostratisfied columnar epithilia occur in a single layer, but the arrangement of nuclei makes it appear that more than one layer is present. Transitional epithelia change in thickness depending on how full the bladder is.arrow_forwardKnow and Comprehend 1. Tissue that contains fibroblasts and a great deal of intercellular substance is (a) connective tissue (b) muscle tissue (c) nervous tissue (d) pseudostratified epithelium (e) simple squamous epitheliumarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage LearningHuman Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Types of Human Body Tissue; Author: MooMooMath and Science;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0ZvbPak4ck;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY