Epithelial Tissues

Mesothelium is a membrane composed of simple squamous cells that form the lining of several body cavities. It is a form of simple squamous epithelium.

The serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity and the viscera is referred to as the peritoneum.

Epithelium is the tissue that forms lining of gastrointestinal tract.

Basement membrane anchors epithelium to the underlying connective tissue.

It gets nutrition by diffusion from underlying connective tissue. Thus, it is the answer as it is a false statement about epithelial tissue.

Neuroepithelial cells are found in taste buds. They form the receptor cells of taste buds.

Vascular endothelial cells line the entire circulatory system, from heart to the smallest capillaries.

Hemidesmosomes connect epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue.

Simple squamous epithelium cells occur in Bowman's capsules of kidney.

Tunica vaginalis is the serous covering of the testis within the scrotum, i.e. it is the mesothelial lining surrounding the male internal organs.

Simple columnar epithelium is found in the lining of uterus.

Squamous epithelium functions only in diffusion.

In pseudostratified epithelium, the nuclei appear to be arranged in more than one layer. This is a false appearance.

Pseudostratified columnar with stereocilia is found in the male reproductive system.

The main function of stratified epithelial tissue is protection, as they have the ability to withstand wear and tear.