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What type of epithelium is found in the lining of the intestine?
What type of epithelium is found in the lining of the intestine?
Tall columnar epithelium
What type of epithelium forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands?
What type of epithelium forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands?
Cuboidal epithelium
What are the hair-like projections present on the outer surfaces of epithelial cells in the respiratory tract?
What are the hair-like projections present on the outer surfaces of epithelial cells in the respiratory tract?
Cilia
What is the specialisation that epithelial cells acquire to secrete substances at the epithelial surface?
What is the specialisation that epithelial cells acquire to secrete substances at the epithelial surface?
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What type of epithelium is characterized by a pattern of layers and is often found in the skin?
What type of epithelium is characterized by a pattern of layers and is often found in the skin?
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What are the main functions of epithelial tissues in the animal body?
What are the main functions of epithelial tissues in the animal body?
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Which organs or structures in the body are made of epithelial tissue?
Which organs or structures in the body are made of epithelial tissue?
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What is the significance of the permeability of epithelial cells?
What is the significance of the permeability of epithelial cells?
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How are different types of epithelium distinguished based on their structures?
How are different types of epithelium distinguished based on their structures?
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What is the basement membrane and its relation to epithelial tissue?
What is the basement membrane and its relation to epithelial tissue?
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