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What are the functions of epithelial tissue?
Secretion, absorption, and excretion
What are some functions of epithelial tissue?
Epithelial tissue performs a variety of functions including protection, secretion, absorption, excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception.
How are epithelial cells attached to underlying connective tissue?
By a non-cellular basement membrane
How are the cells in epithelial tissue arranged?
The cells in epithelial tissue are tightly packed together with very little intercellular matrix. They have one free surface that is not in contact with other cells and are attached to underlying connective tissue by a non-cellular basement membrane.
What are the three shapes epithelial cells may be?
Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar
What are the different shapes that epithelial cells can have?
Epithelial cells can be squamous, cuboidal, or columnar in shape and may be arranged in single or multiple layers.
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