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What are the similarities between epithelial and endothelial cells?
Posted August 26, 2022
Answer
Both epithelial and endothelial cells line various surfaces of the body and both possess high regenerative capabilities. In both epithelial and endothelial cells, the basal surface is attached to the basement membrane while the apical surface faces the lumen.
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