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Layers of cells that cover internal or external surfaces |
EPITHELIAL TISSUE |
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Composed of secreting cells derived from epithelia |
GLAND CELLS |
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Absence of blood vessels |
Avascular |
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FUNCTIONS OF EPITHELIA |
Provide protection Control permeability Provide sensation Produce specialized secretion |
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Hormones are prosuced by Ductless Glands and released into blood or tissue fluids |
Endocrine |
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Study of tissues |
Histology |
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Repair and renewal |
Germinative cells or stem cells |
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Absorption and secretion |
Microvilli |
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Fat cells |
Adipose tissue |
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Interlocking of membrane proteins |
Tight junction |