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Epithelium Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 general functions of epithelium

A

Absorption
Secretion
Provide a barrier

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2
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What are 3 specialized functions of epithelium

A

Transport
Selective permeability
Sensory

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3
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One of the few basic characteristics of epithelium: cells are _________ to each other

A

Adjacent

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4
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What are the 2 parts of a complete basement membrane

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Basal lamina

Reticular lamina

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5
Q

Basal lamina is produced by ____________

A

Epithelium

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6
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Reticular lamina is produced by ____________ in the _____________ _______

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Fibroblasts;

Connective tissue

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7
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Only _______ lamina is in partial basement membranes

A

Basal

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8
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What are 4 functions of a basement membrane

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Attachment
Filter
Limit stretch
Migration

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9
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Epithelium is avascular. Cells obtain nutrition by _________

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Diffusion

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10
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What are 2 functions of connective tissue

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Nutrition

Source of defensive cells

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