Summarize the classification of an epithelium based on cell shape and number of cell layers
What will be an ideal response?
The three characteristic shapes of epithelial cells are squamous (flat), cuboidal (cube-shaped), and columnar (appearing tall and rectangular). A single layer of epithelial cells is a simple epithelium, whereas multiple layers of epithelial cells constitute a stratified epithelium.
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What will be an ideal response?
In the figure, what represents a saddle joint?
a) A b) B c) C d) D e) E
Proteins that are recaptured from tubular fluid are transported into the luminal membrane by way of
A. diffusion. B. primary active transport with a protein pump. C. secondary active transport with a symporter. D. facilitated diffusion with a carrier. E. pinocytosis.
Exchange between the two main subdivisions of ECF occurs primarily at the
A) veins. B) muscles. C) tissues. D) capillaries. E) arteries.