A type of epithelium consisting of a single layer of flat cells that allow simple diffusion to most easily occur is ___.
A) pseudostratified epithelium
B) stratified squamous epithelium
C) simple columnar epithelium
D) simple squamous epithelium
E) transitional tissue

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Simple squamous epithelium is composed of a single layer of flat cells, which facilitates easy diffusion and filtration, making it ideal for areas where these processes are necessary, such as in the alveoli of the lungs and the lining of blood vessels.

A Type of Epithelium Consisting of a Single Layer of Flat