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From which embryonic layers are epithelial tissues derived?
From which embryonic layers are epithelial tissues derived?
What is a unique feature of the plasma membrane in epithelial cells?
What is a unique feature of the plasma membrane in epithelial cells?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of epithelial tissues?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of epithelial tissues?
During which stage of development are epithelial tissues first formed?
During which stage of development are epithelial tissues first formed?
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Which characteristic allows epithelial tissues to act as a protective covering for the body?
Which characteristic allows epithelial tissues to act as a protective covering for the body?
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Study Notes
Epithelial Tissue
- Forms the protective covering and inner lining of the body and organs
- First to evolve during evolution and formed during embryonic development
- Develops from the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm of the embryo
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissues
- Can be single-layered or multi-layered
- Has the power to regenerate
- Has considerable capacity for repair after damage
- Plasma membrane of these cells is specialized into:
- Flagella
- Cilia
- Microvilli
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Learn about the characteristics and functions of epithelial tissues, the protective covering and inner lining of the body and organs.