The Basal Surface of an Epithelial Cell

question 59

Multiple Choice

The basal surface of an epithelial cell

• A) faces the lumen of body cavity.
• B) faces the underlying connective tissue.
• C) is joined to adjacent cells by a desmosome.
• D) is joined to adjacent cells by a tight junction.

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Definitions:

Nasal Conchae

Curved bony structures in the nasal cavity that help to filter, warm, and humidify inhaled air, enhancing the efficiency of respiration.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of layers, including a flat, scale-like surface layer.

Tertiary Bronchus

The segment of the bronchial tree that follows the secondary bronchus, leading directly to the bronchioles and then to the alveoli for gas exchange.

Right Superior Lobe

Refers to the uppermost section of the right lung, involved in the respiratory system.