Biology, asked by punithan, 1 year ago

what is squamous epithelium

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Answered by Anonymous
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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

• Abrasion

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