EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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Question
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A squamous tissue is best classified by:
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A thick membrane that allows slow diffusion
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Fast absorption and diffusion, and making thick membranes
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Fast absorption and diffusion and making this membranes
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -All glands are made up of epithelial cells. Functions of epithelial cells include diffusion, filtration, secretion, selective absorption, germination, and transcellular transport.
Detailed explanation-3: -Because it is made up a single layer of scale-like cells, simple squamous epithelium is well suited for rapid diffusion and filtration.
Detailed explanation-4: -As could be expected, simple squamous epithelium is found in locations where rapid diffusion or filtration take place.
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