Which statement regarding the basal lamina of epithelial tissue is INCORRECT?
It influences cell polarity.
It regulates cell proliferation and differentiation.
It is rich in reticular fibers.
It acts as a selective filter for molecules.
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Which tissue is present in the lining of small intestine?
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Nervous tissue
Muscular tissue
Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified from
Squamous epithelial cells
Columnar epithelial cells
Chondrocytes
Compound epithelial cells
Gap junctions are present in all except
Epithelial tissue
Striated involuntary muscles
Skeletal muscles
Smooth muscle
The absence of functional gap junctions would MOST directly affect which cellular process?
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
Coordinated muscle contractions
Intracellular transport
Endothelium is made up of
Squamous cells
Cuboidal cells
Columnar cells
Stratified epithelium
Goblet cells of alimentary canal are a type of
Intercellular gland
Multicellular gland
Unicellular gland
None of these
If the cilia in the human trachea are damaged, which of the following is most likely to occur?
Enhanced gas exchange
Improved digestion
Increased susceptibility to respiratory infections
Reduced blood flow to the lungs
Gametes are derived from which of the following tissues in animals?
Connective tissue
Nervous tissue
Germinal epithelial tissue
Muscular tissue
Which statement regarding the basal lamina of epithelial tissue is INCORRECT?
It influences cell polarity.
It regulates cell proliferation and differentiation.
It is rich in reticular fibers.
It acts as a selective filter for molecules.
Which of the following tissues provides a covering layer for some of the body parts?
Connective tissues
Muscular tissues
Epithelial tissues
Neural tissues
