Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly matches the epithelial tissue type with its primary function?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Epithelial Tissue
Multiple Choice
Simple squamous epithelium is an example of which organizational level in the human body?
A
Organ system
B
Tissue
C
Organ
D
Cell
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the organizational levels in the human body. These levels include cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, arranged hierarchically from simplest to most complex.
Step 2: Recall the definition of a tissue. A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. Examples include epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.
Step 3: Identify the characteristics of simple squamous epithelium. It is a type of epithelial tissue composed of a single layer of flat cells, specialized for processes like diffusion and filtration.
Step 4: Compare the organizational level of simple squamous epithelium to the options provided. Since it is a group of similar cells working together, it fits the definition of a tissue rather than a cell, organ, or organ system.
Step 5: Conclude that simple squamous epithelium is an example of the tissue level of organization in the human body.
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