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What is the general feature of animal tissues in terms of cell arrangement in epithelial tissue?
What is the general feature of animal tissues in terms of cell arrangement in epithelial tissue?
Cells are closely packed without intercellular spaces, always rest on a basement membrane, and form a continuous layer or sheet.
How is simple epithelium defined in terms of cell layers?
How is simple epithelium defined in terms of cell layers?
Simple epithelium occurs as a single layer of cells.
What is the structural feature of stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the structural feature of stratified squamous epithelium?
Multiple layers of flattened, plate-like cells with centrally placed prominent nuclei.
Where in the body can alveoli in the lungs be found, and what is their function?
Where in the body can alveoli in the lungs be found, and what is their function?
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What is the function of glandular epithelium?
What is the function of glandular epithelium?
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Where can ciliated epithelium be found in the body?
Where can ciliated epithelium be found in the body?
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What is the characteristic feature of columnar epithelium cells?
What is the characteristic feature of columnar epithelium cells?
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Give an example of a location where specialized epithelium is found.
Give an example of a location where specialized epithelium is found.
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