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21 Cards in this Set
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The division of a cell’s cytoplasm and cell membrane
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cytokinesis
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A group of similar cells that usually have a common embryonic origin and function together to carry out specialized activities
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Tissues
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The connection between two adjacent epithelial cells that prevents the passage of substances between the cells
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Tight junction
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This type of connection between two adjacent cells allow the passage of ions between the two cells
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Gap junctions
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Is Epithelium avascular.
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yes
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The deeper layer of the basement membrane that is in contact with the dermis.
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Reticular lamina
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The portion of the basement membrane that contacts basal surface of the epithelium above
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Basal lamina
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List the functions of the epithelium.
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Protection absorptions excreation secretion
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A single layer of epithelium is classified as
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Simple
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More than one layer of epithelial cells is classified as
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Statified
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Epithelium where all the cells contact the basement membrane but not all reach the free surface
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Pseudostratified
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Flat or scale like epithelial cells
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squamous
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Cells that are as tall as they are wide, and have a centrally located nucleus
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cyboidar
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Cells that are taller than they are wide
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columnar
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The primary function of transitional epithelium is to permit
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stretched
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This simple squamous epithelium lines the heart and blood vessels
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Endothelium
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These project from the free surface of epithelial cells and beat rhythmically to help move material along the surface of the mucosa
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Cilia
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Cytoplasmic projections of the plasma membrane from the free surface of epithelial cells that increase that cell surface are called
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Microvilii
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This is a modified columnar cell that secretes mucus
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Goblet cells
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Exocrine glands secrete their substances into
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Duct
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With this type of exocrine gland the entire cell is released into the duct
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Holocrine Gland
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