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Histology Virtual Lab - Epithelial Tissues

'Epithelia are tissues consisting of closely apposed cells without intervening intercellular substances. Epithelia are avascular, but all epithelia "grow" on an underlying layer of vascular connective tissue. The connective tissue and the epithelium are separated by a basement membrane. Epithelium covers all free surfaces of the body. Epithelium also lines the large internal body cavities, where it is termed mesothelium. Furthermore, the...

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Material Type:: Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:: March 25, 2003
Date Modified in MERLOT:: September 15, 2019
Author:: Biology Corner
Submitter:: Harriet Mathews
Primary Audience:: College General Ed

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