BSC 109 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Keratin, Muscular System, Hair Cell

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Tissues are groups of cells with a common function. A multicellular organism consists of many cells that collectively share the functions of lie: advantages include: The ability to seek out or maintain an environment conductive to life. Tissues groups of specialized cells that are similar in structure and perform common functions. Epithelial covers the body surface and cavities; i. e. skin and lining of your mouth. Also line the inner surfaces of digestive tract, lungs, bladder, blood vessels, and tubules of kidneys. Are smooth to reduce friction, this helps blood flow more easily through the body. Absorb water and nutrients across intestines into blood. Secrete waste products across tubules of kidneys. Glands epithelial tissues that are specialized to synthesize and secrete a product. Exocrine glands secrete their products into a hollow organ or duct: i. e. the glands in one"s mouth that secrete saliva, sweat glands in the skin, and glands in the stomach that produce digestive acid.

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