HISTOLOGY LECTURE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
tissue - Correct Answers -groups of cells similar in structure that perform common or
related function
histology - Correct Answers -study of tissues
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous - Correct Answers -four types of tissues
epithelial tissue - Correct Answers -a sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a
body cavity
functions of epithelial tissues - Correct Answers -protection, absorption, filtration,
secretion, excretion, sensory reception
Five distinguishing characteristics of epithelial tissue - Correct Answers -polarity
specialized contacts
supported by connective tissues
avascular
regeneration
apical surface of epithelial tissue - Correct Answers -upper free side of epithelial tissue,
exposed to surface or cavity
basal surface of epithelial tissue - Correct Answers -lower attached side of epithelial
tissue, faces inward toward body
specialized contacts of epithelial tissues - Correct Answers -specialized contact points
bind adjacent epithelial cells together
reticular lamina - Correct Answers -deep to basal lamina
consists of network of collagen fibers
exocrine glands - Correct Answers -secretions are released onto body surfaces, such
as skin, or into body cavities
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
tissue - Correct Answers -groups of cells similar in structure that perform common or
related function
histology - Correct Answers -study of tissues
epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous - Correct Answers -four types of tissues
epithelial tissue - Correct Answers -a sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a
body cavity
functions of epithelial tissues - Correct Answers -protection, absorption, filtration,
secretion, excretion, sensory reception
Five distinguishing characteristics of epithelial tissue - Correct Answers -polarity
specialized contacts
supported by connective tissues
avascular
regeneration
apical surface of epithelial tissue - Correct Answers -upper free side of epithelial tissue,
exposed to surface or cavity
basal surface of epithelial tissue - Correct Answers -lower attached side of epithelial
tissue, faces inward toward body
specialized contacts of epithelial tissues - Correct Answers -specialized contact points
bind adjacent epithelial cells together
reticular lamina - Correct Answers -deep to basal lamina
consists of network of collagen fibers
exocrine glands - Correct Answers -secretions are released onto body surfaces, such
as skin, or into body cavities