EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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number and size
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shape and color
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shape and number of layers
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color and number
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Detailed explanation-1: -Epithelial tissue is classified into two types, on the basis of arrangement of layers simple epithelium and stratified epithelium.
Detailed explanation-2: -The types of epithelia are classified by the shapes of cells present and the number of layers of cells. Epithelia composed of a single layer of cells is called simple epithelia; epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers is called stratified epithelia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Based on the cell shape, epithelial tissue is classified into squamous, cuboidal or columnar. Depending on the number of layers, the tissue is divided into simple or stratified. Subclassifications include pseudostratified, ciliated or transitional. Glandular epithelial cells produce and release various macromolecules.
Detailed explanation-4: -Simple: A simple epithelium means that there’s only one layer of cells. Stratified: A stratified epithelium is made up of more than one layer of cells. More items •09-Nov-2021