객관식
Which of the following structures is NOT part of a typical salivary gland?
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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
객관식
The epidermis of the skin is composed of which type of tissue?
A
Areolar connective tissue
B
Dense irregular connective tissue
C
Simple cuboidal epithelium
D
Stratified squamous epithelium
검증된 단계별 안내1
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.
