Cells of simple squamous epithelium are _____________.

Columnar

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Tall with elongated nuclei

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Flat and plate-like

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Cube-like

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Solution

The correct option is D Flat and plate-like
The simple squamous epithelium consists of a single layer of flat and plate-like cells which is permeable in nature and enables filtration and diffusion of small molecules. They form a part of delicate linings of blood vessels, alveoli, etc.
Hence, the correct answer is C.

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