What Are Normal Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue?
Normal epithelial tissue: - Cellularity: Composed of closely packed cells with minimal extracellular material. - Polarity: Cells have an apical surface facing the lumen and a basal surface attached to the basement membrane. - Regeneration: High regenerative capacity due to frequent cell division. - Specializations: May have cilia or microvilli for absorption and secretion.