HISTOLOGY
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Number of cell layers
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Tissue location
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Cell shape
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Tissue function
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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: -Epithelial cells are derived from each of the three embryonic layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Ectoderm develops into the epithelial lining of the skin, nose, mouth, and anus. Mesoderm creates endothelium, composed of epithelial cells that line vessels and lymphatics.
Detailed explanation-3: -Epithelial tissue can be form from epithelial cells that have varies shapes. The last name of the tissue describe the appearance of the cells that make up the tissue. There are three principal shapes of epithelial cell: squamous, columnar, and cuboidal.