The Different Types of Epithelia are Named According to ___

Question

The different types of epithelia are named according to ___.
A) cell size and shape
B) location and type of secretion
C) cell shape and number of layers of cells
D) cell shape and location in the body
E) location and number of layers of cells

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissues are classified based on the shape of the cells (squamous, cuboidal, columnar) and the number of layers they form (simple, stratified).