Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Binding and support are connective tissue traits; epithelium has tightly packed, dividing cells on a basement membrane.

Question 2 of 5

Identify the type of connective tissue found in the nose, the trachea, and the fetal skeleton.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hyaline cartilage, smooth and glassy, is in the nose, trachea, and fetal skeleton.

Question 3 of 5

Presence of striations, branching cells, intercalated discs and gap junctions describes muscle.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cardiac muscle has striations, branches, intercalated discs, and gap junctions for coordination.

Question 4 of 5

Glands that secrete its product onto an outer service or into a cavity are glands and glands that secrete directly into the blood stream are glands.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exocrine glands secrete externally (e.g., sweat); endocrine glands secrete into blood (e.g., hormones).

Question 5 of 5

Cancers of epithelial tissues are called

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Carcinomas arise from epithelial tissues (e.g., skin, linings).

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