Difference between Squamous epithelial cell and Ciliated epithelial cell
Difference between Squamous epithelial cell and Ciliated epithelial cell are in tabular form below –
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Squamous epithelial cell |
Ciliated epithelial cell |
Definition |
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1. | The cells which are large, possess small nucleus at the centre, flattened cells, round- shaped, densely packed, and are present in the lungs, and this is referred to as squamous epithelial cell. | A hair-like structure cilia that lines respiratory tract, fallopian tubes of female, and also present on the top of the tissue, this is referred to as Ciliated epithelial cell. |
Observed in |
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2. | The squamous epithelial cells are mainly observed in mouth, vagina, airways lining, blood vessels, esophagus and heart. | The ciliated epithelial cells are observed in the trachea, upper respiratory tract, uterus, uterine tubes. |
Cilia |
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3. | This type of epithelial cell does not contain cilia. | This type of epithelial cell contain cilia. |
Nucleus of epithelial cell |
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4. | In the simple squamous epithelial cell, nucleus is present centrally. | In the simple columnar epithelial cell, nucleus is present at the bottom part of the cell. |
Functions |
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5. | Functions include filtration, diffusion and protects body against abrasion. | Functions include mucus secretion. |
Internal/External body |
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6. | These are present in the passages which expose to the external environment. | These on the inner body surfaces. |