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what is squamous epithelium π |
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AnswerΒ» A simple squamous epithelium is a single layer of flat cell in contact with the basal lamina of the epithelium simple squamous epitheliumis a single layer of flat cells in contact with thebasal lamina(one of the two layers of thebasement membrane) of theepithelium.[1]This type of epithelium is often permeable and occurs where small molecules need to pass quickly through membranes viafiltrationordiffusion. Simple squamous epithelia are found incapillaries,alveoli,glomeruli, and other tissues where rapid diffusion is required.[2] squmous epithelium is the group of cells with irregular boundaries which forms the air sacs of lungs and walls of blood vessels...and form the diffusion boundary.. simple squamous epithelial is a single layer of cell in contact With the basal lamina of the epithelium |
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