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What is the basic unit of organization in the body?
What is the basic unit of organization in the body?
Which tissue type is responsible for support in the body?
Which tissue type is responsible for support in the body?
Where is epithelial tissue found in the body?
Where is epithelial tissue found in the body?
What are the distinctive characteristics of epithelium?
What are the distinctive characteristics of epithelium?
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Why does the mitotic rate in epithelium make it vulnerable to traditional chemotherapy?
Why does the mitotic rate in epithelium make it vulnerable to traditional chemotherapy?
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Which type of tissue is responsible for control and sensory functions in the body?
Which type of tissue is responsible for control and sensory functions in the body?
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Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by cells that are close together and avascular?
Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by cells that are close together and avascular?
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What is the function of simple squamous epithelia?
What is the function of simple squamous epithelia?
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Where are ciliated types of columnar epithelial cells found?
Where are ciliated types of columnar epithelial cells found?
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What is the characteristic shape of cuboidal epithelial cells?
What is the characteristic shape of cuboidal epithelial cells?
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Which type of epithelial tissue has a single layer where all cells touch the basement membrane and the outer surface or the lumen?
Which type of epithelial tissue has a single layer where all cells touch the basement membrane and the outer surface or the lumen?
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Where do most secretory cells of glands and most exocrine gland ducts have cuboidal epithelial cells?
Where do most secretory cells of glands and most exocrine gland ducts have cuboidal epithelial cells?
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In which type of epithelial tissue are more than one layer present but only the top layer is in contact with the surface?
In which type of epithelial tissue are more than one layer present but only the top layer is in contact with the surface?
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What is the main function of simple columnar epithelia with microvilli?
What is the main function of simple columnar epithelia with microvilli?
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What is the main function of stratified epithelia?
What is the main function of stratified epithelia?
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Which type of columnar epithelial cells are found in the small bronchioles of the respiratory tract?
Which type of columnar epithelial cells are found in the small bronchioles of the respiratory tract?
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Which type of connective tissue is found in the skin (dermis), bone, tendon, cartilage, and basement membranes?
Which type of connective tissue is found in the skin (dermis), bone, tendon, cartilage, and basement membranes?
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What are the main components of intercellular elements in connective tissue?
What are the main components of intercellular elements in connective tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue is characterized by large, wavy fibers often occurring in bundles and is very strong and flexible?
Which type of connective tissue is characterized by large, wavy fibers often occurring in bundles and is very strong and flexible?
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Which type of connective tissue is responsible for defense, transport, storage, and repair functions in the body?
Which type of connective tissue is responsible for defense, transport, storage, and repair functions in the body?
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What are the main types of fibers found in connective tissue?
What are the main types of fibers found in connective tissue?
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Which category of connective tissue includes cartilage and bone?
Which category of connective tissue includes cartilage and bone?
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What is the most abundant protein in the body?
What is the most abundant protein in the body?
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Which syndrome can result from mutations in collagen peptidase or lysyloxidase, and lysyl-hydroxylase deficiency?
Which syndrome can result from mutations in collagen peptidase or lysyloxidase, and lysyl-hydroxylase deficiency?
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What is the primary constituent of ground substance in connective tissue?
What is the primary constituent of ground substance in connective tissue?
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Which type of fibers form delicate networks around smooth muscle, adipocytes, nerve fibers, and blood vessels?
Which type of fibers form delicate networks around smooth muscle, adipocytes, nerve fibers, and blood vessels?
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What is the characteristic of macrophages derived from monocytes?
What is the characteristic of macrophages derived from monocytes?
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What is the primary function of elastin present in the body?
What is the primary function of elastin present in the body?
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Which type of connective tissue cell is responsible for making collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers?
Which type of connective tissue cell is responsible for making collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers?
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What is the structural framework (stroma) of the liver and spleen primarily composed of?
What is the structural framework (stroma) of the liver and spleen primarily composed of?
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What do integrins do in connective tissue?
What do integrins do in connective tissue?
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What is the overall incidence of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)?
What is the overall incidence of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)?
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