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In a Retrospective Study, Data Are Collected That Represent Present

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In a retrospective study, data are collected that represent present and past status on variables. Generally speaking, the idea is to find out what past conditions helped produce a present condition.


Definitions:

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells that secrete mucus to lubricate surfaces such as the inside of the intestinal and respiratory tracts.

Tight Junction

A tightly sealed point of contact between two cells, preventing the passage of substances between the cells.

Plasma Membranes

A pair of lipid layers that forms a barrier around the cell's cytoplasm, controlling the import and export of cellular materials.

Adhesion Belt

A protein complex located just below the tight junctions in epithelial cells, contributing to the formation of an adhesive junction that holds cells together.

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