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Epithelia & Glands
general
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Anatomy
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02/16/2009

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Term
General epithilea characteristics
Definition
supported by basment mb,
avascular, basal/free surfaces, special connections, Polarization: ap & basolateral>diff PT's from GA
Term
Mesothelium
Definition
lines body cavities and organs projecting into them
Term
Epithelia
Definition
covers/lines basment, apical, lumen
Term
serous membrane
Definition
mesothelium + connective tissue
Term
basal lamina
Definition
border between epithelium and CT;consists of pt's secreted by epithelial cells
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Axoneme
Definition
Individual cillium s core; entire set of microtubules [9x2]
Term
doublet
Definition
pair of microtubules in 1 cillium (out of 9x2 doublet pattern)
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Cytocrine cells
Definition
AKA "Cytokines-specific to endocrine glands
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