1. Connective tissue cells, including fibroblasts, adipocytes, chondrocytes, and osteocytes, produce and maintain the extracellular matrix. They vary in shape and function, but all contribute to tissue structure, repair, and homeostasis.

    Connective tissue cells, including fibroblasts, adipocytes, chondrocytes, and osteocytes, produce and maintain the extracellular matrix. They vary in shape and function, but all contribute to tissue structure, repair, and homeostasis.

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  2. Glandular epithelium is specialized epithelial tissue that forms glands. It secretes substances such as hormones, enzymes, and sweat. Glandular epithelium forms through invagination or proliferation of epithelial cells followed by differentiation into secretory or excretory cells.

    Glandular epithelium is specialized epithelial tissue that forms glands. It secretes substances such as hormones, enzymes, and sweat. Glandular epithelium forms through invagination or proliferation of epithelial cells followed by differentiation into secretory or excretory cells.

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  3. Epithelial cells acquire specialization as gland cells through differentiation, wherein they undergo changes in gene expression and morphology. This process leads to the development of specialized organelles, such as secretory vesicles or ducts, enabling the secretion of specific substances.

    Epithelial cells acquire specialization as gland cells through differentiation, wherein they undergo changes in gene expression and morphology. This process leads to the development of specialized organelles, such as secretory vesicles or ducts, enabling the secretion of specific substances.

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  4. The primary function of cuboidal epithelium is secretion and absorption. It lines the ducts of glands and the surface of kidney tubules, where it facilitates the secretion of substances and the reabsorption of water and solutes.

    The primary function of cuboidal epithelium is secretion and absorption. It lines the ducts of glands and the surface of kidney tubules, where it facilitates the secretion of substances and the reabsorption of water and solutes.

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  5. Cuboidal epithelium can be found lining the ducts of various glands, including sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas. It also lines the tubules of the kidney, where it is involved in reabsorption and secretion processes.

    Cuboidal epithelium can be found lining the ducts of various glands, including sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas. It also lines the tubules of the kidney, where it is involved in reabsorption and secretion processes.

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