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What is a characteristic feature of epithelial cells?
What is a characteristic feature of epithelial cells?
- Their ability to divide rapidly
- Their arrangement into cohesive sheets (correct)
- Their ability to move independently
- Their presence in connective tissue
What is the primary function of cell junctions in epithelial cells?
What is the primary function of cell junctions in epithelial cells?
- To absorb nutrients from the bloodstream
- To mediate the attachment of cells to each other (correct)
- To secrete hormones into the bloodstream
- To facilitate the exchange of genetic material
What is a benefit of the diverse functions of epithelial cells?
What is a benefit of the diverse functions of epithelial cells?
- They allow for the formation of scar tissue
- They enable the production of hormones
- They facilitate the movement of cells during development
- They make possible many specialized adaptations (correct)
In which type of tissue are epithelial cells typically found?
In which type of tissue are epithelial cells typically found?
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What is a key factor that influences the physical properties of epithelial cells?
What is a key factor that influences the physical properties of epithelial cells?
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