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Goblet cells

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Secrete protective lubricating mucous to trap dust.

Simple columnar epithelium

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Microvilli

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Increase surface area of cell

Simple columnar epithelium

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Cilia

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Moves substances in particular direction.

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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Keratin

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Key protein that makes up the outer later of human skin.

Stratified squamous epithelium

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Striations

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Aid in mobility.

Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle

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Intercalated discs

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They help to hold adjacent cells together and transmit the force of contraction from cell to cell.

Cardiac muscle

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Chondrocyte

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Produce and maintain cartilaginous matrix.

Hyaline Cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Elastic cartilage

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Lacuna

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Contain Chondrocytes

Hyaline cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Elastic cartilage

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Osteocyte

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Molecular synthesis

Compact bone

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Erythrocyte

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Red blood cell

Deliver oxygen to tissues & remove co2

Blood

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Leukocyte

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White blood cell

Fight off infectious diseases

Blood

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Platelets

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Tiny purple particles

Clot

Blood

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Neuron

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processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Nervous tissue

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Neuroglia

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Maintain homeostasis

Nervous tissue

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