TISSUES: THE LIVING FABRIC
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What are the 5 special characteristics of epithelial tissue? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Polarity, specialized contacts, supported by
connective tissue, avascular but innervated, and regeneration
Where is the basement membrane? - CORRECT ANSWER-In
between epithelial & connective tissue
,What is the function of the basement membrane? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Reinforces epithelial sheet, helps resist stretching &
tearing, & defines epithelial boundary
What are the functions of epithelial tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Protection, absorption, filtration, excretion, secretion, & sensory
reception
What is the function of the basal lamina? - CORRECT ANSWER-It
acts as a selective filter that decides which molecules from
connective tissue can enter the epithelium.
What does the basal lamina consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER-It
consists of glycoproteins and collagen fibers.
, How does the basal lamina form continuous sheets? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It forms continuous sheets due to tight junctions and
desmosomes
What are the two layers of the basement membrane? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The basal lamina & reticular lamina
What does the reticular lamina consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Collagen protein fibers that 'belong to' the underlying connective
tissue
How do epithelial cells get their nutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER-By
substances diffusing from blood vessels in the underlying
connective tissue.
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST
2025/2026 100% GUARANTEED
PASS!!!
What are the 5 special characteristics of epithelial tissue? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Polarity, specialized contacts, supported by
connective tissue, avascular but innervated, and regeneration
Where is the basement membrane? - CORRECT ANSWER-In
between epithelial & connective tissue
,What is the function of the basement membrane? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Reinforces epithelial sheet, helps resist stretching &
tearing, & defines epithelial boundary
What are the functions of epithelial tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Protection, absorption, filtration, excretion, secretion, & sensory
reception
What is the function of the basal lamina? - CORRECT ANSWER-It
acts as a selective filter that decides which molecules from
connective tissue can enter the epithelium.
What does the basal lamina consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER-It
consists of glycoproteins and collagen fibers.
, How does the basal lamina form continuous sheets? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It forms continuous sheets due to tight junctions and
desmosomes
What are the two layers of the basement membrane? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The basal lamina & reticular lamina
What does the reticular lamina consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Collagen protein fibers that 'belong to' the underlying connective
tissue
How do epithelial cells get their nutrients? - CORRECT ANSWER-By
substances diffusing from blood vessels in the underlying
connective tissue.
