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2. Cell shape
• Squamous
• Cuboidal
• Columnar
• Transitional
3. Specialisations:
• Microvilli
• Cilia
• Keratin
• Goblet cells
4. Types:
• Covering epithelium
• Glandular epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium:
• It is a filamentous protein
secreted by the epithelial
cells.
• Found in areas susceptible
to abrasion and water loss
(e.g skin)
Goblet cells: