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Human Anatomy
Quiz 1
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
08/21/2012

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4 primary tissue types
Definition
Epithelia, Connective Tissues, Muscle Tissue, Neural Tissue
Term
Ephithelium
Definition
A sheet of cells that covers an exposed surface or lines an internal cavity or passageway.
Term
6 important characteristics of epithelia
Definition
Cellularity, Polarity (apical and basal surfaces produce uneven distribution), Attachment (basal surface bound to basal lamina), Avascularity (no blood vessels), Arranged into sheets or layers, Regeneration
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4 Functions of Epithelial Tissue
Definition
Provide physical protection, Control permeability, Provide sensation, Produce specialized secretions
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