Epithelium

To highlight how the epithelial cells attach to and communicate with each other via the different types of cell-to-cell junctions or cell-to-matrix junctions

To describe the various general and specific characteristic features of the various epithelia of the body

To describe the structures and functions of the various modifications of the apical, basal and lateral surfaces of the epithelial cells

To identify and compare the functions of 8 or more morphologically different types of epithelium and where they are located in the body (correct)

The attachment of epithelial cells to each other

The communication between epithelial cells and the extracellular matrix

The health and well-being of the individual (correct)

The formation of cell-to-cell junctions

Through the apical surface

Through cell-to-matrix junctions

Through cell-to-cell junctions (correct)

Through the basal surface

<p>The structures and functions of the various modifications of the apical, basal and lateral surfaces of the epithelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Epithelium relies on diffusion of nutrients from blood vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is composed of packed cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers