Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 4 - Section 4.5 - Epithelial Tissue Protects - Check Your Progress - Page 78: 3

Answer

The flat shape of cells in squamous epithelium allows for oxygen and carbon dioxide to be exchanged in the lungs. Columnar epithelium can be found in the uterine tubes where ciliated columnar epithelium push the egg toward the uterus.

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The flat shape of cells in squamous epithelium allows for oxygen and carbon dioxide to be exchanged in the lungs. Columnar epithelium can be found in the uterine tubes where ciliated columnar epithelium push the egg toward the uterus.
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