Climate and Weather. Letâs be honest, few people come to Alaska for the weather. We are a land full of majestic mountains and waters populated by bears, whales, eagles, and heart-stopping scenery, but our weather, especially in Kodiak, can be challenging. The island, a rain forest, receives approximately 70 inches of rain and 70 inches of snow per year.
The pillar-like epithelial cells cover the finger-like projections (villi) of the intestinal surface. Observe the variation in appearance of the epithelial layer which is caused by different angles of cutting (refer to p. 6 of the lab manual).
epithelial tissue. -Constitutes most glands-Extracellular material is so thin it is not visible with a light microscope-Epithelia are avascular-Blood vessels do NOT penetrate epithelial layers-Epithelial cells rely on nourishment and waste removal via small blood vessels that are found in the adjacent connective tissue.haracteristics of epithelial tissue. -Consists of a flat sheet of closely adhering cells-One or more cells thick-Upper surface usually exposed to the environment or an internal space in the body-Covers body surface and lines body cavities-Forms the external and internal linings of many organs.