_______ Epithelial Cells are Thin, Flattened Cells Shaped Like Pancakes

Question

_______ epithelial cells are thin, flattened cells shaped like pancakes or flagstones.
A) Stratified
B) Squamous
C) Cuboidal
D) Columnar

Accepted Answer

Squamous epithelial cells are thin, flattened cells that resemble scales or pancakes. Stratified epithelial cells have multiple layers of cells and may come in different shapes, including squamous. Cuboidal epithelial cells are cube-shaped, while columnar epithelial cells are tall and narrow.