You observe a tissue that has cells of varying heights. At first glance, it appears that the tissue has multiple cell layers, but upon closer investigation you see that all of the cells attach to the same basement membrane. What classification would you give to this epithelial tissue?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: pseudostratified columnar epithelium; While pseudostratifed epithela have the illusion of being a multi-layered tissue it is in fact made up of only one cell layer. The irregular heights of the cells that make up pseudostratified epithelia give the tissue a layered appearance. In reality, all of the cells in this tissue rest on the basement membrane.
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