Translated version
Simple squamous epithelium
Consists of a single layer of flattened cells. Its thinness is ideal for rapid diffusion and filtration. Found in the alveoli of the lungs and the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelium).
Original version
Vienasluoksnis plokščiasis epitelis
Sudarytas iš vieno sluoksnio suplotų ląstelių. Dėl plonumo idealiai tinka greitai difuzijai ir filtracijai. Randamas plaučių alveolėse, kraujagyslių (endotelis) vidiniame sluoksnyje.
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