ANAT 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Lamina Lucida, Basal Lamina, Epithelium

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Tissues are collections of specialized cells and cell products that perform a specific function. Organs are formed by two or more tissues that are united in patterns to perform a series of specific functions. Systems are formed by an interacting group of organs that performs one or more specific functions essential for the well being of the organism. Epithelium is a tissue composed of closely apposed cells with very little or no intervening intercellular substance so closely packed there is no apparent space, sheet of cell cover, lines all of blood vessels. Characteristics: cellularity: adjacent cells are joined by specialized junctions polarity: an epithelial cells has an exposed (apical) surface that faces the exterior of the body or internal space, and a basal surface where it is attached the underlying tissue. Types of epithelium: covering epithelium tissue composed of cells organized in layers that covers the surface (focus of anat 215 ) glandular epithelium.

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