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a group of similar cells that usually have a similar embryological origin and are specialized for a particular function
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tissue
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the study of tissues
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histology
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• Epithelial tissue
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covers body surfaces, lines hollow organs, body cavities, and ducts; and forms glands.
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connective tissue
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– protects and supports the body and its organs, binds organs together, stores energy reserves as fat, and provides immunity
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muscle tissue
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– is responsible for movement and generation of force
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nervous tissue
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– initiates and transmits action potentials (nerve impulses) that help coordinate body activities.
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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
common or rare? where are they found? |
rare, sweat gland ducts, male erethra
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Stratified Columnar Epithelium-common? where are they found?
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multi-layered,– columnar surface cells
– rare – very large ducts – part of male urethra |
