ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How do we classify epithelial tissue?
A
Shape
B
Shape and number of layers
C
Counting the number of individual cells
D
Squamous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Based on the cell shape, epithelial tissue is classified into squamous, cuboidal or columnar. Depending on the number of layers, the tissue is divided into simple or stratified. Subclassifications include pseudostratified, ciliated or transitional. Glandular epithelial cells produce and release various macromolecules.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epithelial tissue is classified into two types, on the basis of arrangement of layers simple epithelium and stratified epithelium.

Detailed explanation-3: -The surface epithelium is classified according to its number of layers, cellular structure, and function. There are three epithelial cell shapes: cuboidal, columnar, and squamous. Cuboidal epithelial cells are shaped like a cube and have a spherical nucleus in the center.

Detailed explanation-4: -Epithelium, endothelium and mesothelium are three types of epithelial cell layers that line your internal organs, body cavities and form the outer layer of your skin.

Detailed explanation-5: -Epithelial cells may be squamous, cuboidal, or columnar in shape and may be arranged in single or multiple layers.

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