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squamous epithelium
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Squamous epithelium or pavement epithelium:
Location: It is present in blood vessels, alveoli, coelom, etc.
Structure:
Location: It is present in blood vessels, alveoli, coelom, etc.
Structure:
- The squamous epithelium is composed of single layer of cells.
- The cells are polygonal in shape, thin and flat, with serrated margin.
- They have centrally placed spherical or oval nucleus.
- They appear like flat tiles when viewed from above, thus, are also called as pavement epithelium.
- Functions: Protection, absorption, transport, filtration and secretion.
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