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Epithelial Tissue
Four Types of Tissue
Epithelial (protection)Connective (support)Muscle (movement)Nervous (control)
Epithelial Tissue
Covering & Lining Epithelium
Glandular Epithelium
Classified by:
Shape
Number of Layers
Apical-TOPBasement-BOTTOM
Functions of Epithelium
ProtectionAbsorption SecretionSensory Functions
Features of Epithelium
Cell Junctions are TightBasement MembraneAvascular (no vessels)Highly Regenerative
Covering and Lining Epithelium
LocationCutaneous Membrane: Skin,
Keratinized stratified squamous, dry membrane
Serous Membrane: Closed ventral body cavities, Reduce friction,Moist