Cells are specialized into various types based on their functions and tissue localization:
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Epithelial Cells: These cells form the lining of organs and structures, providing protection, secretion, and absorption.
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Connective Tissue Cells: These include fibroblasts, adipocytes, and osteocytes, which provide structural support, store energy, and maintain the extracellular matrix.
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Muscle Cells: Muscle cells, or myocytes, are responsible for movement and force generation. They include skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle cells.
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Nerve Cells: Neurons are specialized for transmitting electrical signals and processing information in the nervous system.
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Blood Cells: Blood cells include erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets, each with distinct functions in transport, immunity, and clotting.
