Question

what is the difference between simple epithelial and compound epithelial tissues

Answer 1

simple epithelial---1)single layer of epithelical cells resting on a basement membrane are called as simple epithelium.
2)they are present in sensory and absorptive surface.
compound epithelial---1) It consists more than one leyer.
2)they are not involved in secretory or absorptive functions.
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Answer 2

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