Chara (alga), a genus of algae in the family Characeae. Chara (moth), a genus of moths in the family Noctuidae. CHARA array, a telescope. Beta Canum Venaticorum or Chara, a star. Chara or Southern dogs, a constellation including Beta Canum Venaticorum and Cor Caroli.
Simple squamous epithelium can be studied by looking at cells which line blood and lymph vessels. These flattened cells are called endothelial cells . The nuclei are frequently found protruding into the lumen of the vessel. Observe the numerous large blood vessels present in the periphery of this section.
Tunica intima. This is the innermost layer and lines the lumen of the blood vessels. It consists of simple squamous epithelium and a thin layer of areolar CT (basement membrane) to stick it to the Tunica media.. The basement membrane is often seen as a squiggly line right under the simple squamous epithelium.