Epithelial cells
InformationThe term "epithelium" refers to cells that line hollow organs and glands and those that make up the outer surface of the body. Epithelial cells help to protect or enclose organs. Most produce mucus or other secretions.
Certain types of epithelial cells have tiny hairs called cilia, which help remove foreign substances, for example, from the respiratory tract.
Epithelial cells are arranged in single or multiple layers, depending on the organ and location.
Epithelial cells
InformationThe term "epithelium" refers to cells that line hollow organs and glands and those that make up the outer surface of the body. Epithelial cells help to protect or enclose organs. Most produce mucus or other secretions.
Certain types of epithelial cells have tiny hairs called cilia, which help remove foreign substances, for example, from the respiratory tract.
Epithelial cells are arranged in single or multiple layers, depending on the organ and location.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 11/14/2010
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Basal Lamina
Very tender.
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
epithelium and nervous tissue
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
nerve tissue
Stratified Squamous provides the best protection because it is the outer layer of our skin. Your epidermis is stratified squamous epithelium!
Simple columnar tissue falls under larger group called epithelium.
The epidermis is made up of stratified squamous epithelium.
The basal lamina, also known as the "basement membrane," connects the epithelium to the underlying connective tissue.
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
epithelium and nervous tissue
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
nerve tissue
There is usually more ECM than cells in connective tissue. Epithelium is a highly cellular tissue, mostly composed of cells with little matrix.
epithelium
Animal tissue
Glandular
epithelium