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| A layer or group of cells that collectively perform a specific function is a ___________. |
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The epithelium contains blood vessels. |
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| The function of epithelium in the skin is _________. |
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| The function of epithelium in glands is ________. |
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| The function of epithelium in the intestines is ___________. |
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| The function of epithelium in the kidneys is ________. |
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| The function of epithelium in the trachea is ____________. |
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| The function of the epithelium in the retina is _______. |
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| What are the 4 types of epithelia? |
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1. Simple
2. Simple Pseudo-stratified
3. Stratified
4. Transitional |
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| What is the bottom side of an epithelial cell called? |
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| What is the top surface of an epithelial cell called? |
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The epithelia has blood vessels. |
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| Which surface of an epithelial cell attaches to the basement membrane? |
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| ________ epithelium contains a single layer of cells. |
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| __________ cells are flat. |
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| The ___________ lines the body cavity. |
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| The __________ lines the blood vessels. |
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| __________ cells are cube-shaped. |
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| Small ducts or tubules that function for absorption or secretion are lined with _________ epithelium comprised of _________ cells. |
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| The nuclei of _______ cells are always at the center of the cells. |
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| _________ cells usually have microvilli or cilia. |
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| Brush borders function in _________. |
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| The microvilli that line the intestinal wall are collectively known as the ____________. |
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| In _____________ epithelium, all cells touch the basement membrane, but not all cells reach the free surface. |
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| In pseudostratified epithelium, _______ cells have the ability to divide and proliferate. |
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| In pseudo-stratified epithelium, the cells that do not reach the free surface are known as _________ cells. |
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| _________ epithelium has 2 or more layers. |
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| Stratified epithelium is classified by the ___________. |
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| Stratified squamous epithelium is found in the ______. |
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| Stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus is ________. |
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| Stratified squamous epithelium of the skin is ________. |
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| Stratified squamous epithelium has _____ cells on the top layer. |
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| Stratified cuboidal or columnar epithelium nearly always has how many cell layers? |
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| Stratified cuboidal or columnar epithelium is found in _________________. |
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| larger excretory ducts of glands (salivary) |
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| Transitional epithelium is only found in the _______________. |
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| In ___________ epithelium, the top layer of cells may vary in shape. |
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| Cells in _________ epithelium can stretch and morph. |
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| The basement membrane is made up of _____ collagen, other proteins, and carbohydrates. |
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| The ___________ serves as a scaffold and filtration barrier. |
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The basement membrane can be seen with PAS stain. |
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| ____________ attach the plasma membrane to the basement membrane. |
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| With hemidesmosomes, _________ extend into the cytoplasm. |
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| _____________ connect cells with the space between the cells being very, very small. |
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| Another name for Adherens junction is ______________. |
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| A type of cellular junction that can be described as a spot weld is a ___________. |
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| Actin filaments that help support microvilli structure are known as the ___________. |
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| The terminal web is made of _________. |
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| The terminal web is found in _________. |
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| intestinal epithelium cells |
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| _________ allow intercellular exchange of ions and other molecules. |
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| ____________ allow the transmission of electrical impulses among cells. |
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| Gap junctions are made of __________. |
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| _________ form a brush border. |
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| A __________ is a thick layer of sugar that coats the outer surface of microvilli. |
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| The cores of microvilli are made of ________ filaments. |
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| ______ are found in the trachea and help to move mucus up and out of our airway. |
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| Cilia are supported by __________. |
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| Centrosomes always have a ______ configuration of ___________. |
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| Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the _________. |
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| Exocrine glands secrete substances into a ______________ or onto a surface. |
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| Glands are classified by the number of ________. |
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| A group of secretory cells is known as an ________. |
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| ____________ cells cover the acini and contract to expel secretions. |
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| The __________ is the functional unit of a gland. |
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| What are the 3 modes of secretion? |
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2. Apocrine
3. Holocrine |
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| _________ secretion releases by the exocytosis of granules. |
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| _________ secretion releases apical cytoplasm. |
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| __________ secretion releases the whole cell after it dies. |
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Secretion occurs constantly in exocrine glands. |
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True or False:
Secretion occurs constantly in endocrine glands. |
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| Salivary glands, gastric glands, and sweat glands use __________ secretion. |
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| After this type of glandular secretion, the shape of the cell is changed. |
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| The composition of _________ secretion is watery, proteinaceous, and often contains enzymes. |
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| Serous secretion can be visualized using _________ staining. |
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| _________ is a viscous solution of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. |
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| Mucous contains a lot of __________ and can be visualized using _______ staining. |
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| Mixed glandular secretion is a combination of _______ and _______ secretions. |
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| Milk, sebum, and cerumen are examples of ________ secretion. |
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