ATI TEAS SCIENCE Questions And AnswersWhat are the two functions of epithelial tissue? Correct Ans - It can provide covering or produce secretions.What does epithelial tissue depend on in order to get food and oxygen? Why? Correct Ans - Epithelial tissue depends on the diffusion from nearby capillaries for food and oxygen because it does not have a blood supply.Where is simple epithelium found in the body? Correct Ans - Simple epitheliumis found in places where absorption, secretion, and filtration occur.What does stratified epithelium mean and what is its purpose? Correct Ans - Stratified epithelium has more than one layer of cells. It serves as protection.What are the three shapes of epithelial cells? Correct Ans - The three shapes of epithelial tissue cells is squamos, cuboidal and columnar.What is the function of connective tissue? Correct Ans - The function of connective tissue is to connect different structures of the body.Where does connective tissue get its blood supply from? What is the exception? Correct Ans - It generally has it's own blood supply, but there are some connective tissues, like ligaments, that do not get a blood supply.What are the 4 types of connective tissues? Correct Ans - The 4 types