GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Thin, flattened cells
A
Squamous
B
Cuboidal
C
Columnar
D
Helix
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The squamous epithelium is made of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries. They are found in the walls of blood vessels and air sacs of lungs. Due to their single thin layer, they are involved in a functions like forming a diffusion boundary.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: Epithelial tissue forms membranes that cover the body, as well as lines body cavities and glands. Simple squamous epithelium consists of thin, flattened cells, that are one layer thick and allow for the easy movement of substances.

Detailed explanation-3: -1) to shield the tissues beneath from radiation, desiccation, toxins, pathogen invasion, and physical trauma.

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