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A&P - test 3
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11/10/2009

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type of tissue with the highest rate of cell division
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epithelium
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mitosis
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cell division
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rapidly dividing cells are susceptible to
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neoplasia and cancer
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paper-thin epithelial cells
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squamous
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cube-shaped epithelial cells
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cuboidal
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tall epitheilal cells
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columnar
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one layer thickness of epithelial cells
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simple
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layers of epithelial tissue stacked on top of each other
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stratified
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reduces friction and is found in areas with a large amount of diffusion or osmosis
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simple squamous epithelium
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inflammation of the structures inside the abdominal cavity
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peritonitis
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four locations of simple squamous epithelium
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pleura, peritoneum, blood vessels, lungs/kidneys
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why do blood vessels have simple squamous epithelium
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to keep blood from clotting
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goblet cells
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produce mucus
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line gastrointestinal tract
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simple columnar epithelium
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microvilli
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folded cell membrane, absorb nutrients and move it into bloodstream
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seven subtypes of epithelium
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simple squamous, simple columnar, simple cuboidal, glandular, pseudostratified cuboidal, transitional, skin (stratified squamous)
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covers the organs inside the chest cavity
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visceral pleura
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covers the internal organs of the abdomen
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visceral peritoneum
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