Question

Where is squamous epithelial tissue found?

Answer 1

Squamous epithelial tissue:

1. Squamous epithelial cells are huge, flattened cells with a tiny spherical nucleus in the center, packed with the cytoplasm.
2. They have a flat, irregularly rounded form.
3. They are called "squamous" because they appear like the scales of a fish.

Location:

1. Simple Squamous epithelial cells are located in the lungs and are a part of the circulatory system due to the lining they provide for the capillaries.
2. Simple passive diffusion is enabled by their presence in the alveolar epithelium.
3. The mouth, skin, and vaginal mucosa are lined by stratified squamous epithelial cells.
4. The lining of bodily cavities, blood arteries, and the pericardium is made up of specialized squamous epithelium.