This is a
diagram of simple squamous epithelial tissue.
Q. Relate the structure to the
function of simple squamous epithelial tissue
Structure
- One layer of (1) ____,
flat epithelial cells. Squamous epithelial cells are (2)_____,
tightly adherent to each other, and have a (3)____ surface.
Function
- Their minute thickness serves
them well in the lung (4)_____. Gas
exchange requires quick (5)_____ , therefore thin squamous epithelial
cells are (6)______ for the job.
A1. (1)
thin, (2) large, (3) rough, (4) bronchi, (5) diffusion, (6)
reasonable
A2. (1)
branched, (2) aqueous, (3) fluid, (4) bronchioles, (5) fission,
(6) adequate |
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A3. (1) thin, (2) flat, (3) smooth,. (4) alveoli, (5) diffusion, (6) excellent
A4. (1)
villified, (2) smooth, (3) flat, (4) bronchi, (5) oogenesis, (6)
specific
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