MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a shape of epithelial cells?
A
cuboidal
B
columnar
C
squamous
D
circular
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Squamous epithelial cells are generally round, flat, and have a small, centrally located nucleus. The cell outline is slightly irregular, and cells fit together to form a covering or lining.

Detailed explanation-3: -Epithelial cells may be squamous, cuboidal, or columnar in shape and may be arranged in single or multiple layers. Simple cuboidal epithelium is found in glandular tissue and in the kidney tubules.

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