ANP 1105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Stratified Squamous Epithelium, Simple Squamous Epithelium, Basal Lamina
8 Jan 2018
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Is a barrier for the body between different environments and allows exchange between internal and external body environments: functions of epithelial tissue, protection, adsorption, filtration, excretion, secretion, sensory reception. If the apical-basal polarity and lateral contacts are destroyed, then epithelial cells begin to reproduce to replace lost cells by division. Anp1105 lecture 1 readings: cuboidal cells: box-like, columnar cells: tall and column like, all cells are polyhedral shaped, the nucleus of each cell conforms to the shape of the cell. Important in secretion and absorption tubules: simple columnar epithelium. Lines the digestive tract from the stomach to the rectum: single layer of columnar cells, associated with absorption and secretion, the digestive tract is perfect for its function because. 4. 3 connective tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body: connective tissue: a primary tissue; form and function vary extensively. Functions include support, storage, and protection: four main classes of connective tissue:
