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Through what is the specialized function of epithelial cells mediated?
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Structural modifications on the cell's surface
Internal modification which adapt cells to manufacture and sectete a product |
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For what are epithelial cells specialized?
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Absorption
Secretion Act as a barrier |
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Epithelial cells form cohesive sheets of cells called epithelia - function?
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Covering/lining for body surfaces (skin, gut and ducts)
Functional units of secretory glands (salivary tissue and liver) |
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3 Main cell groups according to shape?
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Squamous (flat plate-like)
Cuboidal (height and width similar) Columnar (height 2-5 times greater than width) |
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Layering of cells
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Single layer - cells contact underlying extracellular matrix (stratified)
Several layers - only the bottom layer of cells is in contact with the extracellular matrix (stratified epithelium) Pseudostratified - epithelial cells that appear to be layered but are in contact with the extracellular matrix |
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Endothelium
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Flat epithelium lining bllod vessels
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