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Mention any two regions in the body where simple epithelium can be seen.


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Simple epithelium:

  • The cells seen in this epithelium kind are flat and thin.
  • It makes simple squamous epithelium perfect for lining regions where passive diffusion of gases occurs.
  • Areas, where it could be found, include skin, capillary walls, glomeruli, pericardial lining, pleural lining, peritoneal cavity lining, and alveolar lining.
  • The simple epithelium contains only one layer of cells.
  • They characterize as a lining for cavities, ducts, and tubes.

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