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).
Also present, just underneath the epithelium of blood capillaries, are cells called Pericytes - (perivascular cells-peri is greek for 'around), which can divide and provide a source of new fibroblasts, especially following tissue injury. Finally, smooth muscle is commonly found in connective tissue.For example, in regions of connective tissue where there are glands, smooth muscle cells called myo-epithelial cells, which lie between epithelial cells and the basement membrane of ducts, are found.The type of connective tissue shown in this photograph on the right is is a type of loose connective tissue.inally, smooth muscle is commonly found in connective tissue. For example, in regions of connective tissue where there are glands, smooth muscle cells called myo-epithelial cells, which lie between epithelial cells and the basement membrane of ducts, are found.