Introduction to Epithelial Tissue- Part 1 Name: Quyen TranDirections: Complete each page before moving on to the next page.1) All of the diagrams represent a type of tissue called epithelial tissue. What characteristics does each type ofepithelial tissue share? Every epithelial protects, senses, secretes, and lets things in and out. Also, each type ofepithelial tissue provides physical pr
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Introduction to Epithelial Tissue- Part 1 Name: Quyen Tran
Directions: Complete each page before moving on to the next page.
1) All of the diagrams represent a type of tissue called epithelial tissue. What characteristics does each type of
epithelial tissue share? Every epithelial protects, senses, secretes, and lets things in and out. Also, each type of
epithelial tissue provides physical protections, control permeability, provide sensation, and produce
specialized secretions.
Modified from Epithelial POGIL PPT created by Kristen Hazelleaf Cruz
Part 2
2) The starred portion of each diagram represents something called the basement
membrane, whereas the blue cells are epithelial cells.
What is a basement?
The bottom level or below “ground-level”
Why do you think the term “basement membrane” is used to describe the tissue?
The term “basement membrane” is used to describe the tissue because they
form an anatomical barrier between the epithelial cells and the connective
tissues.
3) Look at the diagrams below and come up with a definition of epithelial tissue.
Epithelial tissues form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue
in glands, and are widespread throughout the body
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