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ALTHEA DEQUITO posted an update in the group
MT30 – DD (LEC) 6 months, 3 weeks ago Epithelial Tissue – Small Intestine (Simple Columnar Epithelium)
Single layer of tall columnar cells with oval nuclei near the base and apical microvilli forming a brush border. Goblet cells are present for mucus secretion. Located lining the mucosa of the small intestine for absorption.Connective Tissue – Reticular Tissue
Loose network of thin, branching reticular (type III collagen) fibers forming a supportive framework. Commonly found in lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow.Muscle Tissue – Smooth Muscle
Spindle-shaped cells with a single central nucleus and no striations. Arranged in layers and responsible for involuntary contraction. Found in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.Nervous Tissue – Nerve Fiber
Long, slender extension of a neuron (axon), sometimes covered with a myelin sheath, specialized for impulse conduction. Present in peripheral nerves and the central nervous system.