Epithelial Tissue - Structure & Function
Offered By: Dr. Najeeb Lectures via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the structure and function of epithelial tissue in this comprehensive 35-minute medical lecture. Delve into the basic tissues of the human body, focusing on the definition and types of epithelium, as well as its location within the body. Examine the various functions of epithelial tissue, including protection, secretion, absorption, and sensory roles. Learn about the detailed classification of epithelial tissues based on shape and layers, with examples such as squamous, cuboidal, and columnar types. Investigate specific epithelial arrangements like simple squamous, simple cuboidal, and simple columnar, along with their occurrences in different body systems. Explore pseudostratified, stratified squamous, stratified cuboidal, stratified columnar, and transitional epithelium, understanding their unique characteristics and locations. Conclude by examining the specialization of epithelial cells, focusing on the basal, apical, and lateral domains and their significance in cellular function.
Syllabus
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Taught by
Dr. Najeeb Lectures
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