Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4
Test Questions with Correct Answers
What tissues are not well vascularized? - ANSWERSAll epithelium.
What tissues are well vascularized? - ANSWERSmuscles, nervous
What is the function of transitional epithelium? - ANSWERSprotects (lines) organs in the
urinary system.
What type of tissue are intercalated discs found in? - ANSWERScardiac
What type of tissue is tendons and ligaments? - ANSWERSdense connective tissue
Where is the basement membrane found? - ANSWERSat the bottom of epithelium; the
basement membrane connects epithelium to the connective tissue.
Exocrine Gland: - ANSWERSempties through ducts to the epithelial surface (skin); Ex:
sweat and oil glands
Endocrine Gland: - ANSWERSductless; secretes hormones.
Glandular Epithelium Types: - ANSWERSendocrine and exocrine.
Gland: - ANSWERSone or more cells that secrete a particular product.
Classification of Epithelium (shape): - ANSWERSSquamous (flat), Cuboidal (cube-
shaped), Columnar (column-like).
Classification of Epithelium (# of cell layers): - ANSWERSSimple: 1 layer
Stratified: More than 1.
Where are epithelial tissues found? - ANSWERSbody coverings, body linings, glandular
tissues.
What are the epithelial tissue functions? - ANSWERSprotection, absorption, secretion,
filtration.
What are some epithelial characteristics? - ANSWERScells fit closely together,
avascular (no blood supply).
What is the lower surface in epithelial tissue? - ANSWERSBasement membrane.
Test Questions with Correct Answers
What tissues are not well vascularized? - ANSWERSAll epithelium.
What tissues are well vascularized? - ANSWERSmuscles, nervous
What is the function of transitional epithelium? - ANSWERSprotects (lines) organs in the
urinary system.
What type of tissue are intercalated discs found in? - ANSWERScardiac
What type of tissue is tendons and ligaments? - ANSWERSdense connective tissue
Where is the basement membrane found? - ANSWERSat the bottom of epithelium; the
basement membrane connects epithelium to the connective tissue.
Exocrine Gland: - ANSWERSempties through ducts to the epithelial surface (skin); Ex:
sweat and oil glands
Endocrine Gland: - ANSWERSductless; secretes hormones.
Glandular Epithelium Types: - ANSWERSendocrine and exocrine.
Gland: - ANSWERSone or more cells that secrete a particular product.
Classification of Epithelium (shape): - ANSWERSSquamous (flat), Cuboidal (cube-
shaped), Columnar (column-like).
Classification of Epithelium (# of cell layers): - ANSWERSSimple: 1 layer
Stratified: More than 1.
Where are epithelial tissues found? - ANSWERSbody coverings, body linings, glandular
tissues.
What are the epithelial tissue functions? - ANSWERSprotection, absorption, secretion,
filtration.
What are some epithelial characteristics? - ANSWERScells fit closely together,
avascular (no blood supply).
What is the lower surface in epithelial tissue? - ANSWERSBasement membrane.
