lab 1 definitions

basically a long strand of protein that has been produced, and secreted by the cell into the surrounding area.

 fills all of the area around the cells

a thin layer of extracellular material composed of glycoproteins, collagen, and reticular fibers, which attaches the epithelial cells to the underlying tissues. The ______ then is a good indication of where epithelial tissue ends and underlying tissues begin

The side of the epithelial celladjacent to or closest to the basement membrane is called the

The side of the epithelial cell farthest from the basement membrane is called the

To prevent separation there is a specialized connection betweenadjacent cardiac muscle cells called _____.________ are aspecialized connection between adjacent cell membranes that keeps the cells from pulling apart and allow them to function as a unit.

 (not touching other cells)