What Are Epithelial Cells with a Flat, Irregular Shape and Tapered

question 28

Multiple Choice

What are epithelial cells with a flat, irregular shape and tapered edges called?

• A)columnar
• B)pseudostratified
• C)squamous
• D)cuboidal

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Definitions:

Acinar Cells

Cells that form acinus, secreting substances in the pancreas and salivary glands.

Zona Reticularis

The zone of the adrenal gland that secretes sex steroids, situated deepest within the adrenal cortex.

Parafollicular Cells

Cells in the thyroid gland that produce calcitonin, a hormone involved in calcium and phosphate metabolism.

Calcitonin

A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.