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Observe the following diagram carefully1. Identify and compare two diagrams. 2. Mention its location and function.

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1. A – squamous epithelium 

B – Columnar epithelium 

2. Its locations and functions are:

  • Both squamous and columnar epithelium are simple epithelium. Squamous epithelium is made up of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries. The columnar epithelium is composed of a single layer of tall and slender cells.
  • Squamous epithelium is found in the walls of blood vessels and air sacs of lungs and are involved in the functions like forming a diffusion boundary. Columnar epithelium is found in the lining of stomach and intestine and help in secretion and absorption.


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