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Epithelial cells may have cilia or processes called microvilli on their surfaces?
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∙ 9y ago
Yes it is true that epithelial cells may have cilia or processes called microvilli on their surfaces. The digestive tract is not lined internally mainly with stratified cuboidal cells.
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What are the folds of the plasma membrane that increase the cells surface area?
microvilli increase surface area for absorption
What kind of tissue forms a protective surface on the outside of your body?
The tissue on the outermost part of your body is the skin, which is made up of epithelial tissue. The layer that comes into contact with the atmosphere is called the epidermis.
What would would a group of ciliated cells be called?
ciliated epithelial tissue
What is the function of simple epithelium tissue?
Tissues are groups of cells that lie together to accomplish a common function. There are four main types of tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous. All of these tissues are found in our bodies, but epithelial tissue has a special function-- it must cover all the surfaces of the body. Therefore, it is found in our skin, and it is also found covering all the surfaces of the openings (each one is called a lumen) within our bodies.
Why is the thin epithelial cells connected to the basement of membrane called simple columnar epithelial tissue?
it is thin because it is a poo and it has sex with people!!!
What kind of cells is also called an epithelial cell?
They cover the surfaces and the cavities of the body. Outer most layer of surfaces is an epithelial cell
What kind of cell is also called the epithelial cell?
Epithelial cells make up the glands, and the tissues that line the surfaces of blood vessels and organs in the body.
True or false fine hairlike extensions on the exposed or free surfaces of some cells are called microvilli?
true
Tissue that is specialized to cover the inner and outer surfaces of the internal organ is called?
Epithelial tissue, or skin.
Which of the following modifications increases surface area in the small intestine with fingerlike extension of the mucosa?
They are called villi. And on their surfaces they have even smaller ones called microvilli.
What is another name for microvilli?
Microvilli are also called Cilia
What are the folds of the plasma membrane that increase the cells surface area?
microvilli increase surface area for absorption
What are the tiny fingers in the small intestine called?
They are called villi(plural for villus).
What is a tissue that lines air passages?
They are called epithelial tissues. In air passage stratified epithelium is found
What would a group of ciliated epithelial cells be called?
ciliated epithelial tissue
What kind of tissue forms a protective surface on the outside of your body?
The tissue on the outermost part of your body is the skin, which is made up of epithelial tissue. The layer that comes into contact with the atmosphere is called the epidermis.
What would would a group of ciliated cells be called?
ciliated epithelial tissue
