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What are the different types of epithelial cells?
What are the different types of epithelial cells?
There are several different types of epithelial cells based on their shape, including squamous, cuboidal, and columnar.
What are the characteristics of epithelial cells?
What are the characteristics of epithelial cells?
Epithelial cells are anchored to a basement membrane, have apical and basal surfaces, and lack extracellular matrix (avascular).
What is the composition of loose connective tissue deep to the basement membrane?
What is the composition of loose connective tissue deep to the basement membrane?
Loose connective tissue deep to the basement membrane contains capillaries.
Why are there several different types of epithelial cells?
Why are there several different types of epithelial cells?
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What are the functions of epithelial tissues based on?
What are the functions of epithelial tissues based on?
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Study Notes
Body Tissue Composition
- The body is composed of four basic types of tissue: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous.
Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelial tissue is one of the four main types of body tissue that forms glands and covers internal and external surfaces in the body.
- It has different structures and functions depending on its location in the body.
- Examples of epithelial tissue functions:
- Forms glandular tissue (e.g., liver, pancreas)
- Lines the lumen of tubular organs (e.g., stomach)
- Lines the inside of body cavities (e.g., thoracic cavity)
- Externally covers the body (e.g., skin) and organs (e.g., heart and lungs)
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Test your knowledge of human body tissues with this quiz! Identify the four basic types of tissue and their functions, including epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissue. Learn about the structure and functions of epithelial tissue that forms glands and covers internal and external body surfaces.
