SIMPLE SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUMa. What is the location and shape of nucleus within cell?Round, centrally located nucleus Centrally located nucleus, flattened and oval or sphericaloval nuclei near base of cells appears to have several layers because nuclei of cells are at various levelsb. When this tissue type lines the cardiovascular and lymphatic system, it is called what?endotheliummesotheliumc. When this tissue forms the layer of serous membranes it is called what?mesotheliumendotheliumd. What other organs contain this tissue type?epididymis, ducts of glands, male urethrasurface of ovaries and lens of eye; retina of eye; kidney tubules, ducts of glandsair sacs of lungs, glomerular, capsule of kidneys, inner surface of tympanic membraneGI tracts, ducts of glands, gallbladdere. What is the function of this tissue?Protects against abrasion, water loss, UV radiation, foreign invasion, defense against microbesfiltration or diffusion, and site of secretion in serous membranessecretion and absorptiond. True or False: This tissue type is commonly found in body areas subject to wear and tear? true false

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

a. What is the location and shape of nucleus within cell?

Round, centrally located nucleus
Centrally located nucleus, flattened and oval or spherical
oval nuclei near base of cells
appears to have several layers because nuclei of cells are at various levels

b. When this tissue type lines the cardiovascular and lymphatic system, it is called what?

c. When this tissue forms the layer of serous membranes it is called what?

d. What other organs contain this tissue type?

epididymis, ducts of glands, male urethra
surface of ovaries and lens of eye; retina of eye; kidney tubules, ducts of glands
air sacs of lungs, glomerular, capsule of kidneys, inner surface of tympanic membrane
GI tracts, ducts of glands, gallbladder

e. What is the function of this tissue?

Protects against abrasion, water loss, UV radiation, foreign invasion, defense against microbes
filtration or diffusion, and site of secretion in serous membranes
secretion and absorption

d. True or False: This tissue type is commonly found in body areas subject to wear and tear?