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Which type of tissue forms the external coverings or internal linings of organs?
Which type of tissue forms the external coverings or internal linings of organs?
How many major tissue types are found in humans?
How many major tissue types are found in humans?
What is the function of the main types of tissues in the human body?
What is the function of the main types of tissues in the human body?
How do tissues combine to form organs?
How do tissues combine to form organs?
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What is the approximate number of cells in the human body?
What is the approximate number of cells in the human body?
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Which type of tissue forms discrete structures in the body that carry out specific functions?
Which type of tissue forms discrete structures in the body that carry out specific functions?
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What are the two broad categories of membranous epithelia?
What are the two broad categories of membranous epithelia?
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What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial layers?
What is the function of the basement membrane in epithelial layers?
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From what do glandular epithelia arise during embryonic development?
From what do glandular epithelia arise during embryonic development?
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What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
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Which cell is responsible for producing the extracellular fibers found in dense and loose connective tissue?
Which cell is responsible for producing the extracellular fibers found in dense and loose connective tissue?
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What type of tissue contains fat cells?
What type of tissue contains fat cells?
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What type of adipose tissue serves as a storage deposit for triglycerides?
What type of adipose tissue serves as a storage deposit for triglycerides?
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What gives brown fat its brownish color?
What gives brown fat its brownish color?
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What type of cell is most distinctive among all body cells?
What type of cell is most distinctive among all body cells?
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