EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
EPITHELIA GLANDS
Question
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Which of the following is NOT a typical shape of epithelial tissue?
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squamous
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cuboidal
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columnar
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elliptical
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Squamous epithelium is composed of cells that are wider than their height (flat and wide). Cuboidal epithelium is composed of cells whose height and width are approximately the same (cube shaped). Columnar epithelium is composed of cells taller than they are wide.
Detailed explanation-2: -Types of epithelial cells based on their shape 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.
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