EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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Squamous
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Cuboidal
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Columnar
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Helix
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Detailed explanation-1: -Columnar epithelial cells have a rectangular or column shape, meaning that they are taller than they are wide. The nucleus is also elongated, having a long oval shape. They have an organelle rich cytoplasm. These cells may have apical projections, such as microvilli or cilia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Types of epithelial cells based on their shape Columnar epithelium: Columnar epithelial cells are column-like in appearance, meaning they are taller than they are wide.
Detailed explanation-3: -Columnar epithelium: there are tall cells along a basal lamina. They typically line glandular lumena or ducts. Columnar cells often produce mucin and may be called a mucinous epithelium. An example is the surface lining of the colon.