Epithelium: Junctions & Transport

Today's tutorial covers epithelial specializations, specifically membrane junctions and cellular transport. We also discuss critical examples in the intestine and the respiratory system (CFTR gene and cystic fibrosis).

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Acknowledgements:

Images:
Shutterstock (under license to Kathryn Moore)
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University of Utah Slide Collection

Histology Wizard created by Miekan Stonhill
Animations by Jessika Raisor: Twitter - @jessika_arts, Website - jessikaraisor.com

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