3 Briefly describe and give an example of the following epit

3. Briefly describe and give an example of the following epithelial membranes:

(A) Simple Squamous

(B) Stratified Squamous

(C) Columnar

Solution

(A) Simple Squamous:  layer of squamous cells that line surfaces, found in capillaries, alveoli, glomeruli,
(B) Stratified Squamous: consists of squamous (flattened) epithelial cells arranged in layers upon a basal membrane. Examples  outermost layer of the skin, inner layer of mouth
(C) Columnar: These large epithelial cells are specialized for absorption and are unlayered. Found in stomach, small intestine,