A type of epithelium consisting of a single layer of flat cells that allow diffusion to occur is called
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 that facilitate the diffusion of gases and small molecules. It is found in areas where rapid diffusion is needed, such as in the alveoli of the lungs and the capillaries of the circulatory system.

A Type of Epithelium Consisting of a Single Layer of Flat