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What functions does the squamous epithelium serve?
Thank you for explaining that. How is the squamous epithelium different from other types of epithelial tissue?
Epithelial tissue lines the surfaces and cavities of the body, but squamous epithelium specifically has a flattened, scale-like appearance. Other types of epithelial tissue can have different shapes and functions, such as columnar epithelium that has a taller shape and lines the stomach and intestines.