Simple squamous epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium forms the inner lining of blood vessels (seen here), lymphatics, and the heart. In these locations, this epithelium is given the proper name of endothelium. Blood vessels, 500x, 1000x
Simple squamous epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium forms the inner lining of blood vessels (seen here), lymphatics, and the heart. In these locations, this epithelium is given the proper name of endothelium. Blood vessels, 500x, 1000x
- Nuclei
Simple squamous epithelium forms the inner lining of blood vessels (seen here), lymphatics, and the heart. In these locations, this epithelium is given the proper name of endothelium. Blood vessels, 500x, 1000x
- Cytoplasm
Simple squamous epithelium forms the inner lining of blood vessels (seen here), lymphatics, and the heart. In these locations, this epithelium is given the proper name of endothelium. Blood vessels, 500x, 1000x
Right image >
The image on the right is an enlargement of the inner portion of a blood vessel wall similar to that in the left image. At this higher magnification, the squamous cell nuclei and the thin cytoplasm are readily visible.
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