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| a group of similar cells that work together to perform a common function for an animal |
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| bind, support, and protect body parts and systems |
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| permit movement of the animal through its environment and/or movement of substances through the animal |
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| initiate and transmit electrical nerve impulses to and from the body parts and store information in the form of biochemical componds |
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| Simple squamous epithelium |
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a single layer of flattened cells
ex. alveoli of lungs and the inner walls of arteries |
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| Simple cuboidal epithelium |
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thicker and fuller cells that have 3D appearance, single layer of box-shaped cells
ex. tubules of the mammalian kidney |
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| simple columnar epithelium |
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thicker and fuller cells that have 3D appearance, single layer of elongated, rectangular cells
ex. inner lining of the intestines in mammals |
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| Stratified squamous epithelium |
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| outer layer of the skin, protects against impact, abrasion, radiation, desiccation, and infection |
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| cover external surfaces for protection or line the internal surfaces of the body cavities and vessels |
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