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Epithelial Cell Function
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Summary
Epithelial Cells
form the lining of all internal and external surfaces of the body, serving as a
Protective Barrier
against
Environmental Hazards
, pathogens, and
Mechanical injuries
. They also play crucial
Roles in absorption
, secretion, and sensation, adapting their
Structure And Function
to meet the
Specific needs of different organs
and tissues.
Concepts
Cell Junctions
Basement Membrane
Polarity
Microvilli
Cilia
Tight Junctions
Desmosomes
Gap Junctions
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
Barrier Function
Transport Mechanisms
Secretion
Absorption
Sensory Reception
Regeneration
Pigmented Epithelial Cells
Corneal Nerves
Loss Of Microvilli
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