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Cell Types
Cell Types
Freely bendable
Present in ear bone, in
between large bones to
help them bend and move
freely like n between two
ribs, spinal bones and
joints.
NERVE CELLS
Very long and have
many branching at
either ends
They never multiply in
one’s life time
Human brain cells and
are found in plenty In
brain and the spinal
cord
EPITHELIAL CELLS
Very simple cells which
form covering of other
cells.
Form covering layers of all
organs and hence are pre-
set in skin, scalp,
respiratory tract, in buccal
cavity surface
Barriers for pathogens,
fluid loss and mechanical
injuries
MUSCLE CELLS
Mostly long, large and have
ability to contract and relax
providing movements.
Skeletal Muscles – attached to
long bones and assist in their
movement
Cardiac Muscle – present only in
heart muscle and are responsible
for heart beats.
Smooth Muscle – are flexibly yet,
can contract and relax and are
present in stomach, intestine,
blood vessel walls helping in
movement of food through the gut
SECRETORY CELLS