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the big 4
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epithelium
connective tissue muscle nerve |
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key characteristics of epithelium
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amount of cellularity
prevalent shape of cells and their specific functions patterns or organization, both cellularly and extracellularly presence or absence of specific structures such as blood vessels and nerve bundles |
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4 main characteristics of epithelium
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very cellular tissue (little intercellular space)
not vascularized innervated associated with a free or luminal space |
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epi-
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upon another
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theleo-
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tissue grows
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6 functions of epithelia
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protection
absorption secretion selective permeability surface transport of substances sensory reception |
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protection
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examples include epidermis of skin and esophageal lining
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