where can epithelial tissue be found in your body?
covers all internal and external body surfaces, lines body cavities, and makes up glands
why is epithelial tissue important
it forms boundaries in the body and protects the body
what specific part of the epithelial tissue is there an issue within the case of EB
the basal surface
based on the function of epithelial tissue, why does it make sense that many individuals with EB die of “septic shock”
if there’s is a loss of tissue covering internal and external body surfaces, people with EB can easily die of infection
Know the epithelial tissue chart
apical surface, basal surface, basement membrane
what is the basement membrane
in between the epithelial and connective tissue
does epithelial tissue bleed, why or why not
it is avascular, meaning there are no blood vessels
can epithelial tissue sense pain, why or why not
yes, bc it is innervated meaning it has nerves
how are the types of epithelial tissue named
based on their shape and layers
what are the 3 possible cell shapes of epithelial cells
squamous, cuboidal, culmnar
what are the 3 possible layer classifications of epithelial cells
simple, stratified, pseudostratified
know big tissue chart
4 types of tissues
