In your own words, complete the following: 1. Describe five general characteristic of epithelial tissue: 2. On what basis are epithelial tissues classified? 3. List five major functions of epithelium in the body, and give examples or each. 4. How does the function of stratified epithelium differ from the function of simple epithelium? 5. Where is ciliated epithelium found? What role does it play? 6. Transitional epithelium is actually stratified squamous epithelium, but there is something special about it. How does it differ structurally from other stratified squamous epithelia? 7. How do the endocrine and exocrine glands differ in structure and function? 8. Write the type of epithelial tissue found in: a) lining of the esophagus b) lining of the stomach c) alveolar sacs of lung d) tubules of the kidneys e) epidermis of the skin f) lining of the bladder g) forms the thin serous membranes; a single layer of flattened cells
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- **Cellularity**: Epithelial tissues are composed almost entirely of cells with minimal extracellular matrix. - **Polarity**: Epithelial cells have an apical surface (exposed to the body exterior or cavity) and a basal surface (attached to the underlying Show more…
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