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they are flat cells. they can either be simple (one layer) or stratified (multiple layers)

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Single Layer (Obviously)

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Simple Squamous Is One-layered And Flattened .

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Which layers of cells best represent squamous epithelium?

The epidermis best represents squamous epithelium.


Wall of alveolar is made of what epithelium?

Simple, squamous epithelium which makes it easy for respiratory gases to diffuse across.


What cell type can a single flattened layer of epithelium cells represents?

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How does stratified squamous epithelium differ structurally from stratified squamous epithelia?

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Younger cells cubodial and older cells flattened?

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