Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

Anatomy & Physiology

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

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Multiple Choice

The epidermis of the skin is composed of which type of tissue?

Areolar connective tissue

Dense irregular connective tissue

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Stratified squamous epithelium

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Understand the structure and function of the epidermis: The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, primarily responsible for protection against environmental damage, pathogens, and water loss.

Review the characteristics of epithelial tissue: Epithelial tissues are specialized for covering surfaces and lining cavities. They are classified based on the number of layers (simple or stratified) and the shape of the cells (squamous, cuboidal, or columnar).

Identify the type of epithelial tissue in the epidermis: The epidermis is composed of multiple layers of cells, making it stratified. The cells in the outermost layers are flat and scale-like, which corresponds to squamous cells.

Eliminate incorrect options: Areolar connective tissue and dense irregular connective tissue are types of connective tissue, not epithelial tissue. Simple cuboidal epithelium is a single-layered epithelial tissue, which does not match the multilayered structure of the epidermis.

Conclude that the correct answer is stratified squamous epithelium, as it matches the multilayered, flat-cell structure of the epidermis, designed for protection.