NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

MUSCULAR TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does epithelial tissue do?
A
carries messages to and from the brain
B
provides structure and support
C
causes movement
D
forms the protective outer layer of skin (cover)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratified squamous epithelium: This type of epithelium usually has protective functions, including protection against microorganisms from invading underlying tissue and/or protection against water loss. The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stratified epithelium protects the body from physical and chemical damage by creating a barrier of keratinized cells. Goblet cells are involved in maintaining a protective layer of surface tissue, like the inner lining of the stomach, through secretions such as mucus and other substances that provide a barrier.

Detailed explanation-3: -Epithelial tissues form the outer covering all over the body, it functions as a protective tissue. It develops a barrier to separating different systems of the body. The lining of the mouth, the skin, lung alveoli, the lining of the blood vessels, and kidney tubules are all formed of epithelial tissues.

There is 1 question to complete.