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How does the structure of epithelial tissue help it to perform its function?
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∙ 8y ago
It is specialized to form the covering or lining of all internal and external surfaces.It is a made up of many cells that are closely packed with no intercellular spaces. It is separated from the underlying tissue by a basement membrane.This membrane provides structural support for the epithelial tissue.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoSimple Epithelium: single layer of cells
Stratified Epithelium: multiple tiers of cells
Pseudo stratified: has a single layer, but the cells vary in length so it looks like it has many layers
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∙ 10y agoEpithelial cells are similar to the shingles of a roof in that they are both flat and overlap. How does this structure aid in their function?
A. It allows the individual cells to shed more easily
B. It allows the whole structure of the skin to
be lightweight
C. It allows them to form a barrier to the outside
D. It allows them to use small amounts of space
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∙ 12y agoEpithelial tissues are protective tissues that protect the skin and its underlying parts from mechanical injury, chemicals etc. It is present on the outermost layer of the skin.The stucture varies according to its type .eg squamous epithelium cells are sheet like irregular cells etc
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∙ 8y agoHow does the structure of epithelial tissue help it to perform its function?
Its ability to conduct electrical signals allows for control and coordination of body movements.
Its fibrous layers allow the tissue to be a strong yet flexible binding agent.
Its contractile cells that make up the tissue allow for movement.
Its tightly packed cells allow for protection against harmful substances.
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∙ 14y agoIt is a oval shape.
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Epithelial cells are classified as?
A group of epithelial cells organized to perform a common function would be a tissue.
When cells that are similar in structure and function join together they form?
Groups of similar cells working together for a similar function are called tissues. The four tissue types are; connective, nervous, epithelial, and muscular.tissuesTissues
Type of tissue that covers the body surface?
epithelial tissue
The tissue that always has a free surface exposed to the internal or external environment?
Epithelial tissue
What is meaning of tissue in science terms?
tissue is a group of cell working together . Tissue is a collection of cells with similar origin and similar structure(in most tissues) which perform a specific function or more.
Epithelial cells are classified as?
A group of epithelial cells organized to perform a common function would be a tissue.
How is the functions of nerve tissue different from the epithelial tissue?
How is the function of nerve tissue different from that of epithelial tissue?
When cells that are similar in structure and function join together they form?
Groups of similar cells working together for a similar function are called tissues. The four tissue types are; connective, nervous, epithelial, and muscular.tissuesTissues
What body function does muscle perform Why can't epithelial or connective tissue perform this function?
Muscles contract to move one three things, the blod, the organs or the bones. They do this with a method of overlappin proteins called actin and myosin. These proteins are not found in epithelial or connective tissue so they cannot contract.
What is the living tissue in teeth?
A living cell is the smallest structure of that carries out specific functions.
What are the 4 types of tissue?
Cells fall into 4 categories according to their structure and function. The four types of tissues are: Epithelial, Muscular, Nervous, & Connective.
What is tissue in science?
A structure made of many similar cells to perform a simple function. That function depends on what kind of cells they are made of.
What is the function of the epithelial function?
The function of epithelial tissue include: transportation of materials, protection of underlying tissues, absorption of water and nutrients and secretion of waste products.
Which type of epithelial tissue is used in areas where diffusion is a main function?
Diffusion occurs across simple epithelial tissue. These are only one layer.
Main function of most types of epithelial tissue is?
Covering surfaces
Type of tissue that covers the body surface?
epithelial tissue
Why are cells the basic unit of structure and organs are the basic unit of function?
Cells are both the basic units of structure andfunction.An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a similar function, and a tissue is a group of cells that work together to perform a similar function.
