GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -basement membrane. Simple squamous epithelium Simple squamous epithelia consist of a single. layer of flattened cells. This type of epithelia lines the inner surface of all blood vessels (endothelium), forms. alveolar sacs in the lung and lines the body cavities (mesothelium). The primary function.

Detailed explanation-2: -simple squamous epithelium is a single layer of flat scale-shaped cells. Both the endothelial lining of blood vessels and the mesothelial lining of the body cavities are simple squamous epithelium. Try to identify the simple squamous epithelia in these pictures.

Detailed explanation-3: -These flattened cells are called endothelial cells . The nuclei are frequently found protruding into the lumen of the vessel. Observe the numerous large blood vessels present in the periphery of this section. Simple squamous epithelium is also the outer covering of the uterine tube which is termed the mesothelium .