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  1. Chapter 4 HISTOLOGY ( anatomy & physiology) Flashcards

    A simple epithelium allows rapid diffusion or transport. It is found in organs, such as the intestines and lungs, which require movement of solutes across an epithelial layer.

  2. Which type of epithelium has one layer of cells and allows rapid ...

    Feb 16, 2025 · The type of epithelium that has one layer of cells and allows rapid diffusion or transport across it is known as simple squamous epithelium. This tissue consists of a single layer of flat cells, …

  3. Simple Epithelial Tissues Explained: Definition, Examples, Practice ...

    Simple cuboidal epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue characterized by a single layer of cube-shaped cells. The term "simple" indicates that this tissue consists of only one layer, allowing all cells to come …

  4. Which type of epithelial tissue allows transportation of substances ...

    Simple Squamous Epithelium: This tissue is made up of a single layer of very thin, flattened cells. Its extreme thinness makes it ideal for processes requiring rapid diffusion or filtration, such as the …

  5. 4.2 Epithelial Tissue – Anatomy & Physiology 2e

    Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is a type of epithelium that appears to be stratified but instead consists of a single layer of irregularly shaped and differently sized columnar cells.

  6. Epithelial Tissues | Biology for Majors II - Lumen Learning

    When the cells are arranged in a single layer (simple epithelia), they facilitate diffusion in tissues, such as the areas of gas exchange in the lungs and the exchange of nutrients and waste at blood capillaries.

  7. Simple epithelium: Location, function, structure | Kenhub

    Sep 11, 2023 · Endothelium is a type of epithelium found on the inner surface of lymphatic and blood vessels. The endothelial cells that line the vessel are simple squamous cells.

  8. Histology- Chapter 4 Flashcards | Quizlet

    Organ or Organs Which type of epithelium has one layer cells and allows rapid diffusion or transport across it? Simple reason- simple epithelium allows rapid diffusion or transport. It is found in organs, …

  9. What Is Epithelium? Structure, Types, and Functions

    Jan 12, 2026 · Epithelial tissue, or epithelium, is one of the four primary tissue types, alongside connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. This tissue functions as a continuous sheet of cells, creating …

  10. Which type of epithelial tissue facilitates quick transport via diffusion?

    Sep 7, 2023 · Simple squamous epithelium is the epithelial tissue that enables quick transport via diffusion. It consists of a single layer of thin, flat cells that facilitate the rapid movement of substances.