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  2. Mesothelium - Wikipedia

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    The mesothelium is composed of an extensive monolayer of specialized cells (mesothelial cells) that line the body's serous cavities and internal organs. The main purpose of these cells is to produce a lubricating fluid that is released between layers, [4] providing a slippery, non-adhesive, and protective surface to facilitate intracoelomic ...

  3. Serous membrane - Wikipedia

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    The serous membrane (or serosa) is a smooth tissue membrane of mesothelium lining the contents and inner walls of body cavities, which secrete serous fluid to allow lubricated sliding movements between opposing surfaces.

  4. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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    The cause of cavities is acid from bacteria dissolving the hard tissues of the teeth (enamel, dentin and cementum). [4] The acid is produced by the bacteria when they break down food debris or sugar on the tooth surface. [4] Simple sugars in food are these bacteria's primary energy source and thus a diet high in simple sugar is a risk factor. [4]

  5. Epithelium - Wikipedia

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    Epithelial (mesothelial) tissues line the outer surfaces of many internal organs, the corresponding inner surfaces of body cavities, and the inner surfaces of blood vessels. Epithelial tissue is one of the four basic types of animal tissue, along with connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue. These tissues also lack blood or lymph ...

  6. Cementum - Wikipedia

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    Cementum situated around a human molar The cementum is the surface layer of the tooth root, covering the dentin (which is labeled B).Rather than being a passive entity like paint on a wall, cementum is a dynamic entity within the periodontium.

  7. Dental restoration - Wikipedia

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    The desirable properties of glass ionomer cements make them useful materials in the restoration of carious lesions in low-stress areas such as smooth-surface and small anterior proximal cavities in primary teeth. Advantages of using glass ionomer cement: [12]

  8. Gastrointestinal wall - Wikipedia

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    In the large intestines, villi are absent and a flat surface with thousands of glands is observed. Underlying the epithelium is the lamina propria, which contains myofibroblasts, blood vessels, nerves, and several different immune cells, and the muscularis mucosa which is a layer of smooth muscle that aids in the action of continued peristalsis ...

  9. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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    Heavy staining and calculus deposits exhibited on the lingual surface of the mandibular anterior teeth, along the gumline Calculus deposit (indicated with a red arrow) on x-ray image. In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque.