EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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Question
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Squamous-flattened, pancake
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Cuboidal-rectangular
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Columnar-flattened, pancake
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Columnar-cubed/square
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correctly matched cell type with its function is d. fibroblasts-produce protein fibers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Different types of epithelial cells based on shape include: Squamous epithelium: Squamous epithelial cells are flat and sheet-like in appearance. Cuboidal epithelium: Cuboidal epithelial cells are cube-like in appearance, meaning they have equal width, height and depth.
Detailed explanation-3: -Squamous epithelial cells are flat, often described as “pancake-like.” Cuboidal epithelial cells are cube-like in shape.
Detailed explanation-4: -Epithelial cells come in different shapes depending on where in the body they’re found. These shapes are called squamous, cuboidal, columnar, and ciliated columnar. Squamous epithelial cells are flat and are usually found lining surfaces that require a smooth flow of fluid, such as your blood vessels.