The epithelial type that protects against abrasion is ____________. Endothelium

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The epithelial type that protects against abrasion is ____________. Endothelium is a____________ epithelium that lines the walls of blood vessels and the heart. Match the function listed in column A with the surface modifications and specialized cells found in epithelial tissues listed in column B. When observing a cross section of a tube that is lined with epithelial tissue (e.g. the gut tube), the epithelial surface that faces the lumen of the t the___________(apical/basal)surface. Embryonic connective tissue is called ____________ The extracellular matrix of connective tissue is composed of cells and fibers.___________ (True/False) For each category of connective tissue listed in the following table, write in the major cell types, the fiber types, and the characteristics of the g substance of the tissue. Refer to the textbook for assistance.

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1). Stratified squamous epithelium

Stratified squamous epithelium: Protects against abrasion and friction, has multiple cell layers (direct contact with basement membrane), constantly replacing lost cells, nonkeratinized and keratinized forms

2). Simple Squamous Epithelium

Simple Squamous Epithelium lines the lumen of the alveoli ( air sacs ) of the lungs & lines the lumen of the heart, Blood vessels, Lymphatic vessels

3).

1.----b. globlet cells

2.----d. microvilli

3.----a. cilia

4.----c. keratinization

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