Question 1

simple cuboidal

Accepted Answer

a single layer of cuboidal (cube-like) cells which have large, spherical and central nuclei

Question 2

simple columnar

Accepted Answer

a single layer of columnar epithelial cells which are tall and slender with oval-shaped nuclei

Question 3

simple epithelium

Accepted Answer

only one cell layer where every cell is in direct contact with the underlying basement membrane

Question 4

endocrine gland

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ductless glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood

Question 5

exocrine gland

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secrete sweat, tears, saliva, milk and digestive juices

Question 6

basement membrane

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The basement membrane sits between epithelial tissues and the underlying connective tissue

Question 7

epithelial tissue

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form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in glands

Question 8

stratified epithelial

Accepted Answer

made up of more than one layer of cells

Question 9

transitional epithelium

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made up of several layers of cells that become flattened when stretched

Question 10

gland

Accepted Answer

produce and release different hormones that target specific things in the body

Question 11

merocrine gland

Accepted Answer

cooling the skin, increasing friction on the palms of the hands, and excrete waste products.

Question 12

basal surface

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the bottom edge of the cell or tissue adjacent to the basement membrane

Question 13

free surface

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top surface of the epithelial tissue

Question 14

stratified squamous

Accepted Answer

protects microorganisms from water loss

Question 15

holocrine gland

Accepted Answer

Holocrine glands release secretions consisting of secretory products as well as disintegrating cells

Question 16

stratified columnar

Accepted Answer

multiple layers of cells in which the apical layer is made up of columnar cells while the deeper layer can be either cuboidal or columnar

Question 17

simple squamous

Accepted Answer

Single flat layer of cells that is thin and permeable

Question 18

goblet cell

Accepted Answer

a column-shaped cell found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts, which secretes the main component of mucus.

Question 19

glandular epithelium

Accepted Answer

Found in glands  that secrete and produce substances

Question 20

pseudostratified epithelium

Accepted Answer

comprised of a single layer of epithelial cells that are in direct contact with the basement membrane, however, appear to be stratified due to the positioning of the cells

Question 21

stratified cuboidal

Accepted Answer

This type is relatively rare, occurring specifically in the lining of excretory ducts

Question 22

apocrine gland

Accepted Answer

produces malodorous perspiration

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