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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.
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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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What kind of tissue lines the insides of your cheeks?
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
What type of tissue is in the vestibular system?
epithelium and nervous tissue
Which tissue is not a true stratified tissue?
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
What kind of tissue is posterior pituitary?
nerve tissue
What epithelium tissue provides the greatest protection from mechanical injury?
Stratified Squamous provides the best protection because it is the outer layer of our skin. Your epidermis is stratified squamous epithelium!
What type of tissue is simple columuar tissue?
Simple columnar tissue falls under larger group called epithelium.
What epithelium tissue is the epidermis of the skin?
The epidermis is made up of stratified squamous epithelium.
What is the connective tissue found beneath all types of epithelium?
The basal lamina, also known as the "basement membrane," connects the epithelium to the underlying connective tissue.
What kind of tissue lines the insides of your cheeks?
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
What type of tissue is in the vestibular system?
epithelium and nervous tissue
Which tissue is not a true stratified tissue?
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
What kind of tissue is posterior pituitary?
nerve tissue
Why is the tissue that makes up the epidermis of the skin called stratified epithelium?
The epidermis is called stratified epithelium because it is made up of multiple layers of epithelial cells stacked on top of each other. This stratified arrangement provides structural support and protection for the skin.
How do you distinguish generally between epithelium tissue and connective tissue?
There is usually more ECM than cells in connective tissue. Epithelium is a highly cellular tissue, mostly composed of cells with little matrix.
Most widespread tissue in the body?
epithelium
What epithelium tissue performs secretion?
Glandular
What tissue lines digestive tract?
epithelium
