Epithelial Flashcards
1
Q
Epithelial Cells
A
lines exposed internal and external surfaces
has ability to regenerate
form glands
little intercellular material
2
Q
Function
A
Protection
Control Permeability
Sensation
Specialised secretion
3
Q
Protection
A
protect exposed surafce from abrasion dehydration and destruction from biochemicals
4
Q
Control Permaebility
A
absorption
secretion
excretion
diffusion
5
Q
sensation
A
large sensory nerve supply
information from external and internal environment
6
Q
specialised secretion
A
gladular epithelium
secrete to surronding fluid and blood or discharged to epithelial surface
7
Q
characteristics that allow functions
A
Additional structures- microvilli, cilia
ability to regenerate
