squamous epithelial tissue

Question 1

what is COPD?

Answer 1

chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder

Question 2

How thick is squamous epithelial tissue?

Answer 2

One cell thick

Question 3

Why does squamous epithelial tissue provide a short diffusion pathway?

Answer 3

Its very thin

Question 4

What does smoking do to squamous epithelial tissue?

Answer 4

Smoking can cause the squamous epithelial tissue to thicken.Therfore,the alevoli walls thicken.This leads to more production of mucus.

Question 5

What do squamous epithelial tissues form when close together?

Answer 5

Form layers of tissues which are smooth,flat,thin.

Question 6

What are one of risk factors which can cause scarring and inflammation of the squamous epithelium?

Answer 6

Smoking

Question 7

What does smoking do to squamous epiethilail tissue?

Answer 7

Cause scarring and inflammation in the epithelium.

Question 8

Name the symptoms of COPD

Answer 8

phlegm,persisitant coughing and breathlessness.

Question 9

What does squamous epthelial tissue line?

Answer 9

Lines organs and surfaces.
E.g lines on the surafce of the alveoli

Question 10

What is the shape of squamous epithelial tissue?

Answer 10

Is flattened shape.Made up of a smooth,flattened layer which is thin.

Question 11

What does the squamous epithelial tissue provide a short diffusion distance for alveoli for?

Answer 11

A short diffusion distance for oxygen into the blood.Also carbon dioxide diffuse into the lungs.