Write the structure, function and location of squamous, cuboidal and c

1.	Write the structure, function and location of squamous, cuboidal and columnar epithelia with a simple diagram.
Answer» EXPLANATION: Squamous epithelium is made up of thin, FLAT, polygonal cells. They are having disc like structure. The nucleus is ROUNDED, bulging and centrally located. They form a structure as that of a floor tile. The squamous epithelium are of two types : ★ Simple Squamous tissue STRATIFIED Squamous tissue Location: They form the lining of nose, pericardial cavity, blood vessels, lung ALVEOLI, coelomic cavity etc. They are also found in the surface of the skin. Functions: • Protection • Exchange of gases • Ultrafiltration

Write the structure, function and location of squamous, cuboidal and columnar epithelia with a simple diagram.

Answer»

Squamous epithelium is made up of thin, FLAT, polygonal cells.

They are having disc like structure.

The nucleus is ROUNDED, bulging and centrally located.

They form a structure as that of a floor tile.

The squamous epithelium are of two types :

★ Simple Squamous tissue STRATIFIED Squamous tissue

Location:

They form the lining of nose, pericardial cavity, blood vessels, lung ALVEOLI, coelomic cavity etc.

They are also found in the surface of the skin.

Functions:

• Protection

• Exchange of gases

• Ultrafiltration