Human Tissue Biology A464
    Intercellular Junctions and Types of Epithelia
     
     

    Simple squamous

    Examine the blood vessels and Bowman’s capsule to find simple squamous epithelium. Examine the tubules in the renal cortex, or outer region, for simple cuboidal epithelium.

    • To find simple columnar epithelium, examine the ducts in the renal medulla, or inner region.
    • In sections of the kidney you should be able to find simple squamous epithelium in three different structures. How many do you see?

     

     

    Now for simple cuboidal epithelium.

     


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