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What are Squamous epithelial cells?

April 26, 2017cells epithelial squamous

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What are Squamous epithelial cells?

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Epithelial cells are the building blocks of epithelial tissue, which forms large sheets that cover the entire outer surface of the body and help form the skin. Squamous epithelial cells are thin and flat. These cells resemble fish scales. Simple squamous cells are arranged in one layer, while stratified squamous epithelial cells are arranged in two or more layers.