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Simple squamous epithelium is composed of flattened, irregularly shaped cells forming a continuous surface which may be referred to as permanent epithelium Ÿ Thin epithelia is supported by the underlying basement membrane Ÿ Cells are flattened and can be only recognized by the bulge formed by the structure of nucleus Ÿ Simple squamous epithelium is seen in pleural , pericardial and peritoneal cavities