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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.
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What is the structure of ciliated epithelium?
What is the structure of ciliated epithelium?
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What is the structure of stratified epithelium?
What is the structure of stratified epithelium?
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