Simple squamous epithelium
simple squamous
It is found lining surfaces such as lungs and blood capillaries.
a singe-celled layer of epithelium that form the lining of serous membrane.
simple squamous
Simple squamous cells in the lumen of the urethra provide a protective lining for the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body.
These are usually simple squamous epithelial cells. The epithelium lining the body cavities is called the mesothelium and is where the cancer mesothelioma arises from. The epithelium lining arteries and veins is called endothelium.
Pseudostratified columnar cells line the inside of the trachea and simple squamous cells make up the alveoli
Squamous: The internal layer of the lung Cuboidal: Found in the kidneys Columnar: Intestinal lining Pseudostratifier (sp?): Found in the trachea (with cilia) and Vas Deferens.
kidney glomeruli, air sacs of the lungs, lining of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels, lining of the ventral cavity (serosae).
Simple squamous epithelium consists of a single layer of flattened cells. These cells are very thin, allowing for rapid exchange of substances through diffusion. Simple squamous epithelium is found in tissues where efficient diffusion is important, such as the alveoli in the lungs and the lining of blood vessels.
Squamous: The internal layer of the lung Cuboidal: Found in the kidneys Columnar: Intestinal lining Pseudostratifier (sp?): Found in the trachea (with cilia) and Vas Deferens.