Which of the Following Is Not True of Simple Squamous

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of simple squamous epithelium?

• A) It is one layer thick.
• B) It prevents the diffusion of material from one part of the body to another.
• C) It is composed of flat, scalelike cells.
• D) All of the above are true of simple squamous epithelium.

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Definitions:

Vocal Cords

Bands of tissue in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound when air passes through them during speech or singing.

Glottis

Opening for airflow in the larynx.

Respiratory Infections

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Viruses

Microscopic infectious agents that replicate only inside the living cells of an organism and can cause disease.