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Name two functions of epithelial tissues.
Name two functions of epithelial tissues.
To protect organisms from microorganisms, injury, and fluid loss and to produce secretions.
What is the structure of simple squamous epithelium?
What is the structure of simple squamous epithelium?
A single layer of cells.
What is the structure of simple columnar epithelium?
What is the structure of simple columnar epithelium?
Vertically elongated cells.
Describe the structure of simple cuboidal epithelium.
Describe the structure of simple cuboidal epithelium.
What is the structure of ciliated epithelium?
What is the structure of ciliated epithelium?
What is the structure of stratified epithelium?
What is the structure of stratified epithelium?
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Epithelial Tissue functions?
Epithelial Tissue functions?
Protect from microorganisms, injury, and fluid loss; produce secretions.
Simple Squamous Epithelium?
Simple Squamous Epithelium?
A single layer of flattened cells.
Simple Columnar Epithelium?
Simple Columnar Epithelium?
A single layer of vertically elongated cells.
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium?
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium?
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Ciliated Epithelium?
Ciliated Epithelium?
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Stratified Epithelium?
Stratified Epithelium?
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