4. Tissues & Histology
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
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Most cancers develop in epithelial tissues. Which epithelial tissue characteristic makes them prone to cancer?
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Together the basal lamina and the reticular lamina make up the _____________________. The basal lamina is produced by the _________________, while the reticular lamina is produced by the ____________________.
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A student scratched herself accidentally. What piece of evidence would suggest the scratch went through the epithelium (outermost layers of her skin) and reached the underlying connective tissue?
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The epithelial tissue in the small intestine is specialized to absorb nutrients. Why would tight junctions be important in this function?
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Epithelial tissues are classified by cell shape and the number of cell layers.
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Epithelial tissues function in protection, immune defenses, secretion, transport, and sensation.
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Epithelial tissue is highly vascular.
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Keratinocytes begin life in the stratum corneum and gradually are pushed into the stratum basale.
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