HISTOLOGY
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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Question
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Many layers of cells
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Single layer that looks like many layers of cells
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Single layer of cells
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No layer of cells
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Detailed explanation-1: -The term pseudostratified is derived from the appearance of this epithelium in the section which conveys the erroneous (pseudo means almost or approaching) impression that there is more than one layer of cells, when in fact this is a true simple epithelium since all the cells rest on the basement membrane.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pseudostratified columnar epithelia are tissues formed by a single layer of cells that give the appearance of being made from multiple layers, especially when seen in cross section. The nuclei of these epithelial cells are at different levels leading to the illusion of being stratified.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pseudostratified epithelia consist of a single layer of cells, but due to the different heights of the cells, it gives.