MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Flat cell that looks like a fish scale under a microscope. These cells are found in the tissues that form the surface of the skin, the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts, and the lining of the hollow organs of the body (such as the bladder, kidney, and uterus, including the cervix).

Detailed explanation-2: -Squamous cells tend to have horizontally flattened, nearly oval-shaped nuclei because of the thin, flattened form of the cell. Squamous epithelium is found lining surfaces such as skin or alveoli in the lung, enabling simple passive diffusion as also found in the alveolar epithelium in the lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mature squamous cells are defined by their flat, scalelike shape, and abundant cytoplasm rich in complex cytokeratins. This morphology reflects their function as a barrier against irritation and injury.