Epithelial cells primarily function to form protective barriers and facilitate absorption of nutrients rather than directly absorb water. However, in certain tissues, like the intestinal epithelium, water absorption occurs alongside the absorption of nutrients through osmosis and active transport mechanisms. Additionally, in the kidney's collecting ducts, epithelial cells regulate water reabsorption under the influence of hormones like antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Thus, while epithelial cells can be involved in water absorption, it depends on their specific location and function within the body.
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Epithelial cells make up the glands, and the tissues that line the surfaces of blood vessels and organs in the body.
Epithelial cells cover the surface of the intestine.
mucus is moved by the cell epithelial cell
Intestinal epithelial cells rely on coupled transport to absorb nutrients. For example, they use a sodium-glucose cotransporter to move glucose into the cell along with sodium ions.
Epithelial tissue is a type of cell tissue that can absorb and secrete substances. This tissue covers the surfaces of the body and internal organs, forming barriers that can facilitate the movement of molecules in and out of the body.
The cell membrane will selectively absorb nutrients, water, and other molecules needed for the cell's function and survival. It also plays a role in regulating the intake of substances into the cell and expelling waste products out of the cell.
The function of the root hair cell in plant is to absorb water and mineral salts.
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palisade cells chlorophyll which is used in the process of photosynthesis which means the palisade cell will absorb sunlight and possibly water
vacuole
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Yes, Psoriasis is an excessive rate of epithelial cell growth.
Epithelial cells make up the glands, and the tissues that line the surfaces of blood vessels and organs in the body.
Epithelial cells cover the surface of the intestine.
an animal cell
mucus is moved by the cell epithelial cell