GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of epithelial tissue has a single layer, thin & flattened cells, common site of filtration and diffusion, found in air sacs of lungs
A
simple cuboidal
B
stratified cuboidal
C
simple squamous
D
stratified squamous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple squamous epithelium – a single layer of thin flattened cells. This type of epithelium forms thin delicate sheets of cells through which molecules can easily pass (diffusion, filtration).

Detailed explanation-2: -A simple squamous epithelium consists of a single layer of flattened cells attached directly to a basement membrane. The simple squamous epithelium is a single layer of flat, thin cells having an irregular outline and a centrally located nucleus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simple squamous epithelium comprises a single layer of flattened cells. It is found in capillaries, alveoli, glomeruli and other tissues where rapid diffusion is required.

Detailed explanation-4: -Simple squamous epithelial cells are flat and thin enough to allow molecules to pass via diffusion. This cell type is found in the walls of capillaries, linings of the pericardium, and alveoli.

Detailed explanation-5: -Simple squamous epithelium is found in parts of the body where filtration (kidneys) or diffusion (lungs) are priority processes.

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