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Give one example each of: (i) Squamous epithelium (ii) Columnar epithelium

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Squamous epithelium : layer(s) of flat cells .(a single celled one - in case of SIMPLE squamous )


being single celled layer , it is permeable to small molecules to pass through by the PROCESSES LIKE diffusion .


and thus have obvious locations like capillaries , alveoli , glomerulus .


Columnar epithelium : layer(s) of cuboidal cells . cilia may or may not be present .simple ones play a ROLE in secretion, absorption, immunity, fertility, digestion and respiration


ciliated : respiratory tract , Fallopian tubes , uterus


non ciliated : gastrointestinal tract



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