GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of tissue is a single layer of very thin cells that lines the alveoli of the lungs.
A
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium Tissue
B
Stratified Squamous Epithelium Tissue
C
Simple Squamous Epithelium Tissue
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple squamous epithelial cells are extremely thin and flat and form a delicate lining. In cells lining, blood vessels or lung alveoli, transportation of substances occurs through squamous epithelium. The oesophagus and the lining of the mouth are also lined with squamous epithelium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The bronchioles are lined by simple columnar to the cuboidal epithelium, and the alveoli possess a lining of thin squamous epithelium that allows for gas exchange.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simple squamous epithelia are found lining the cavities of the body including the pericardial, pleural, and peritoneal cavities, or in areas where passive diffusion occurs, such as glomeruli in the kidney and alveoli in the respiratory tract.

Detailed explanation-4: -Simple squamous epithelium: This type of epithelium typically lines blood vessels and body cavities and regulates the passage of substances into the underlying tissue. Simple cuboidal epithelium: This type of epithelium is typically found in glandular (secreting) tissue and kidney tubules.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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