Epithelial Tissues - Prefix, Root & Suffix Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'Exo-' mean?

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Outside

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What does the prefix 'Endo-' mean?

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Inside

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What does the suffix '-al' signify?

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Pertaining to

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What are the components of the term 'Cuboidal'?

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cub- + -oid + -al

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What does the prefix 'Trans-' mean?

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Across or through

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What does the prefix 'Pseud-' indicate?

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False or deceptive

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Define 'Epithelial Tissue'.

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A type of tissue that covers body surfaces and lines cavities.

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What is the function of exocrine glands?

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To secrete substances outside the body or into body cavities.

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What is the function of endocrine glands?

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To secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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What does the term 'Squamous' refer to in epithelial tissue?

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Flat and scale-like cells.