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Epithelial Tissue
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connective tissue support
cellularity
specialized contacts
polarity
innervated
avascular
regeneration
composed entirely of close packed cells with minimal extracellular space
form continuous sheets using tight junctions and desmosomes
apical surface exposed to surface of body or organ and a basal surface
helps tissue resist tearing while defining boundary
supplied by nerve fibers
does not contain blood vessels
easily replaced by other cells since it is continuously exposed to wear