A collection of one or more columnar or cuboidal epithelial cells that are specialized to produce and secrete substances into ducts or body fluids is called a(n) .

Simple cuboidal epithelium consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells that work together to secrete or absorb substances in the body. This is an example of a(n)                                   .

The type of epithelium that consists of a superficial layer of columnar cells overlying several layers of cuboidal cells is called columnar epithelium.

Why are cells of simple epithelia squamous, cuboidal or columnar? To allow for different thicknesses of the basement membranes Because of different amounts of other cell types in the epithelial cell layer To give different extents of protection to the underlying tissues To allow for different amounts of active processing in epithelial function To control the internal diameter of tubes by lining with different cell heights

Which phrase describes the cells of epithelial tissue?A.Elongated and striped with proteinsB.Specialized to store large amounts of lipidsC.Spread out in a loose network of fibersD.Tightly packed together in sheetsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

As loose and dense connective tissues develop, cells called produce and secrete the extracellular matrix.