Epithelia are classified and identified by ________ and ________.
A) function; general shape
B) number of cell layers; function
C) number of cell layers; general shape
D) None of the listed responses is correct.

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Epithelia are classified and identified by the number of cell layers and general shape. The number of cell layers determines if the epithelia are simple (one layer) or stratified (more than one layer), while the general shape describes the shape of the cells on the outermost layer, such as squamous (flat), cuboidal (cube-shaped), or columnar (tall and narrow). Function can also influence the naming of epithelia, but it is not the primary classification criteria.

Epithelia Are Classified and Identified by ________ and ________

Epithelia Are Classified and Identified by and