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What are the diffeerent types of Epithelial cells?
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What is a simple epithelium cell?
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Simple epithelium = single cell layer = good for absorption, secretion, filtration, diffusion.
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Where are simple squamous epithelial cells found?
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Simple squamous: endothelium, capillary wall, alveolar wallSimple epithelium.
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Where are simple cuboidal epithelial cells found?
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Simple cuboidal: gland ducts, kidney tubules.
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Where are simple columnar epithelial cells found?
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Simple columnar: stomach and gut.
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What are Stratified epithelial cells?
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Stratified epithelium = two or more cell layers = good for protection against abrasion.
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Where are stratified squamous epithelial cells found?
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Stratified squamous: skin
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Are stratified cuboidal/columnar epithelial cells commonly found?
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Stratified cuboidal/columnar: not common.
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What are Endothelial cells?
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Endothelial cells = lines the inside of organs and blood vessels = simple squamous epithelium.
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What do single layer endothelial cells facilitate?
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Single layer cells facilitate diffusion.
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What does the connective tissue structure comprise of?
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Connective tissue structure = Cells + extracellular matrix.
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What role do cells play in the connective tissue structure?
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Cells: secrete the extracellular matrix (ground substance and fibers).
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What role does ground substance play in the connective tissue structure?
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Ground substance: glue that holds the matrix together
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What role does fibre play in the connective tissue structure?
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Fibers: mostly collagen, gives the matrix strength
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What do Osteoblasts do?
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Osteoblasts make bone.
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