GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The basic shapes of epithelial cells include all but which of the following?

A	stratified
B	cuboidal
C	squamous
D	columnar

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct choice is C. oval. The term “oval” is not used to classify epithelial tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epithelial cells may be squamous, cuboidal, or columnar in shape and may be arranged in single or multiple layers. Simple cuboidal epithelium is found in glandular tissue and in the kidney tubules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cell Shape. Epithelial cells are also classified by their shape: Squamous – may be simple or stratified. Cuboidal – may be simple or stratified.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stratified squamous epithelium: This type of epithelium usually has protective functions, including protection against microorganisms from invading underlying tissue and/or protection against water loss. The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Squamous.-nonkeratinized (covers the mucosa)-keratinized (skin) Cuboidal (lines excretory ducts of glands) Columnar (conjunctiva of the eyelids) Transitional (urinary tract)

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