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Epithelial cells are the individual cells of an epithelium, which is a layer of cells forming the surface of a structure or an inner lining.
For example, there is an epithelium lining the alimentary canal (gut), and another lining the alveoli of the lungs. Human skin also consists of epithelial cells.
There are different types of epithelial cells, classified mainly on to their shape, such as columnar and cuboidal. An epithelium may have secretory cells (glands) incorporated in it, such as the mucous cells of the alveolar epithelium.
Where an epithelium forms an inner lining of a blood or lymph vessel, it is called an endothelium.
Epithelial cells can also be organized into glands and organs and are referred to as glandular tissue.
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∙ 14y agoOne of four tissue types found in the body, characterized by thin sheets and usually serving a protective or secretory function.
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∙ 13y agoAn epithelial cell is one of the closely packed cells that form the epithelium (which is a membranous tissue that covers the internal area of organs and other internal surfaces of the body).
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∙ 9y agoThey are the carpets of body.They covers up the surfaces in the body.
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∙ 10y agoThe epithelial cell refers to one of the closely packed cells that forms the epithelium.
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∙ 9y agoThey are the carpets of body.They covers up the surfaces in the body.
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Why is the cell cycle shorter in epithelial cells than in liver or muscle cells?
Because epithilial cells usually flakes away.So always have to be replaced.Liver cells do not damaged easily.
What are the specialized cells found in ears?
hair cells are specialized cells found in the ear
Which of these is NOT found in animal cells?
The following are found in plant cells and NOT in animal cells: -plasmodesmata -chloroplasts -large central vacuoles -cell wall -tonoplast The following are found in animal cells and NOT in plant cells: -lysosomes -centrioles -flagella (although some are found in plant sperm)
What is found in all cells?
Protoplast is found in all cells
Are both chloroplasts and mitochondria found in plant and animal cell?
Im sure that Chloroplasts are only found in Plant cells and Mitochondria found in Animal Cells and Plant cells
Why is the cell cycle shorter in epithelial cells than in liver or muscle cells?
Because epithilial cells usually flakes away.So always have to be replaced.Liver cells do not damaged easily.
What types of cells does the spleen have in its tissue?
spleen is one of our body organ.organ means collection of tissue.it filters foreign materials &produce lympocytes.
Why your stomach not burn by hcl inside it?
because, EPITHILIAL TISSUE is present
Does epithelium cell have mitochondria?
So that lots of ATP can be produced, which can then release energy for active transport. Remember that epithelial cell are cells that release substances and can take substances in (exocytosis and endocytosis). This requires energy, so there are therefore lots of mitochondria.
What 6 places can adult stem cells be found?
6 places adult stem cells can be found are found are hematopoietic stem cells found in bone marrow, mammary stems cells found in mammary glands, Intestinal stem cells found in the intestines, mesenchymal cells, endothelial cells that line blood vessels, and neural stem cells found in the brain.
What is the Ribosomes found in?
Cells are not found in ribosomes. Ribosomes are found in (eukaryotic) cells.
What types of cells are seen in chromosomes?
Cells are not found in chromosomes. Chromosomes are found in cells.
Are lysosomes found in animal cells?
yes they are found in animal cells, but not plant cells.
Where are organelles found in cells?
Organelles are found in the cytoplasm of cells.
Where can absorbing cells be found?
Absorbing cells can be found in the pancreas
What is found in animal cells but not found in plant cells?
ribosomes
What structure is found in cells?
Protoplast is found in all cells
