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ISBN: 9781269868341

Author: Pearson

Publisher: PEARSON C

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Chapter 3, Problem 2RC

A layer of glycoproteins and a network of fine protein filaments that perform limited functions together act as a barrier that restricts the movement of proteins and other large molecules from the connective tissue to epithelium. This description illustrates the structure and function of

(a) interfacial canals.

(b) the reticular lamina.

(c) the basement membrane.

(d) areolar tissue.

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Ch. 3 - 11. Label the following photomicrographs with the...Ch. 3 - Which of the following refers to the dense...Ch. 3 - The reduction of friction between the parietal and...Ch. 3 - Which of the following is not a characteristic of...Ch. 3 - Functions of connective tissue include all of the...Ch. 3 - What type of supporting tissue is found in the...Ch. 3 - An epithelium is connected to underlying...Ch. 3 - Which of the following are wandering cells found...Ch. 3 - Compare and contrast the role of a tissue in the...Ch. 3 - Compare and contrast the functions of a tendon and...Ch. 3 - Prob. 5RC Ch. 3 - Analyze the significance of the cilia on the...Ch. 3 - Prob. 8RC Ch. 3 - A layer of glycoproteins and a network of fine...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3RC Ch. 3 - Prob. 7RC Ch. 3 - Identify what stem cells are and analyze their...Ch. 3 - Prob. 1CT Ch. 3 - Prob. 2CT Ch. 3 - Prob. 3CT

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Solution Summary: The author explains that the reticular lamina is an extracellular layer composed of collagenous fibers, which restricts the movement of large proteins from the connective tissue to the epithelium.

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