Term
Epithelium
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Anatomy
Term | Definition |
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Epith Epithelium | the lining covering and glandular tissue of the body |
Apical surface | exposed to the boys exterior to the cavity of an internal organ |
Basement membrane | structure less material secreted by the cells |
Squamous | cells flattened |
Cuboidal | cube shaped cells |
Columnar | column shaped cells |
Simple epithelium | one layer |
Stratified epithelium | two layers |
Goblet cells | produces a lubricating mucus |
Glands | retain their ducts and secrete |
Extracellular matrix | structure less ground substance and fibers |
Osseous tissue | composed of bone |
Hyaline cartilage | abundant collagen fibers hidden by a rubbery matrix |
Fibrocartilage | forms cushion like disks between vertebrae |