Squamous epithelium forms delicate lining of cavities (mouth, oesophagus, nose, pericardium and alveoli), and of blood vessels and covering of tongue and skin.
Squamous epithelium forms delicate lining of cavities (mouth, oesophagus, nose, pericardium and alveoli), and of blood vessels and covering of tongue and skin.
What is the function of ciliated epithelium?
The rhythmic, concerted beating of the cilia of ciliated epithelium moves solid particles (e.g., mucus) in one direction through the ducts
The rhythmic, concerted beating of the cilia of ciliated epithelium moves solid particles (e.g., mucus) in one direction through the ducts
See lessWhat is goblet cell?
Goblet cell is a mucus - secreting epithelial cell (as of columnar epithelium) that is distended with secretion at the free end.
Goblet cell is a mucus – secreting epithelial cell (as of columnar epithelium) that is distended with secretion at the free end.
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Squamous epithelium forms delicate lining of cavities (mouth, oesophagus, nose, pericardium and alveoli), and of blood vessels and covering of tongue and skin.
Squamous epithelium forms delicate lining of cavities (mouth, oesophagus, nose, pericardium and alveoli), and of blood vessels and covering of tongue and skin.
See lessDescribe functions of squamous epithelial tissue.
Squamous epithelium protects the underlying parts of body from mechanical injury, entry of germ, chemicals and drying.
Squamous epithelium protects the underlying parts of body from mechanical injury, entry of germ, chemicals and drying.
See lessEnumerate four main types of animal tissues.
Epithelial tissues, Muscular tissues, Connective tissues, Nervous tissue.
Epithelial tissues, Muscular tissues, Connective tissues, Nervous tissue.
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