HISTOLOGY
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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Question
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This name means that there are multiple layers of cells
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Simple
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Stratified
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Columnar
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Pseudostratified
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Simple: A simple epithelium means that there’s only one layer of cells. Stratified: A stratified epithelium is made up of more than one layer of cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cell shape. Stratified epithelium consists of two or more cell layers. There is a great amount of variability between the layers due to various cellular shapes and heights. The three types of cellular shapes are squamous, cuboidal, and columnar.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are around 8-10 layers of cells. It’s difficult to see the basal lamina in the region of the dividing cells, in the basal layer. Notice how the cells become more flattened towards the top (apical) layer.
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