What Type of Epithelium Would Be Most Suited for High

Question

What type of epithelium would be most suited for high levels of diffusion and filtration?
A) Simple squamous
B) Stratified squamous
C) Pseudostratified
D) Transitional
E) Stratified columnar

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium is composed of a single layer of thin, flattened cells that allow for easy diffusion and filtration of substances. This type of epithelium is found in areas where exchange of gases (such as in the lungs) and filtration of fluids (such as in the kidneys) occurs frequently.