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Younger cells cubodial and older cells flattened?

Stratified squamous epithelium


Is the nucleus in squamous cells centrally located?

not necessarily , it can be at any position .


What epithelial tissue is more than one layer thick and surface cells are flattened?

stratified squamous epithelium


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

Transitional epithelium contains cells that are flattened and cells that are cuboidal; hence the name "transitional". Stratified squamous is different from transitional epithelium since the shape of the individual cell is more hexagonal and contains flattened cells. Transitional epithelium have the capacity to stretch and flatten.


Name the flattened cells that fit together like tiles?

The flattened cells that fit together like tiles are called squamous cells. They are found in tissues like the skin, lungs, and blood vessels, where their shape allows for efficient gas exchange and barrier protection.


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

A single flattened layer of epithelial cells can represent squamous epithelium. Squamous epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue characterized by flat, scale-like cells that are closely packed together.


Epithelial tissues with flattened cells are called?

Squamous epithelium (or) pavement epithelium which tend to have horizontally flattened, elliptical nuclei because of the thin flattened form of the cell. which are found on the lining of cavities like mouth, blood vessels, heart and lungs and make up the outer layers of the skin.


What are the characteristics of squamous epithelium cells?

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


How does transitional epithelium structure differ from stratified squamous epithelia?

Transitional epithelium contains cells that are flattened and cells that are cuboidal; hence the name "transitional". Stratified squamous is different from transitional epithelium since the shape of the individual cell is more hexagonal and contains flattened cells. Transitional epithelium have the capacity to stretch and flatten.


How does transitional epithelium differs structurally from other stratified squamous epithelium?

Transitional epithelium contains cells that are flattened and cells that are cuboidal; hence the name "transitional". Stratified squamous is different from transitional epithelium since the shape of the individual cell is more hexagonal and contains flattened cells. Transitional epithelium have the capacity to stretch and flatten.


A multiple layer of flattened epithelial cells represents what cell type?

Stratified squamous has multiple layers of cells, the outermost layer of which contains squamous cells. There are two varieties: nonkeratinized (e.g., lining of vagina) and keratinized, in which the superficial cell layers have been transformed into a hard layer of nonliving keratin (e.g., epidermis of skin).


What forms a thin serous membrane a single layer of flattened cells?

A simple squamous epithelium forms a thin serous membrane composed of a single layer of flattened cells. This type of epithelium allows for rapid diffusion of substances across the membrane due to its thin structure and close cell arrangement.