Question

Cheek cell are made up of

• A. muscle cells
• B. epithelial cells
• C. nerve cells
• D. brain cells

Answer 1

The correct option is B

epithelial cells

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Cheek cells are made up of epithelial cells from the outer epithelial layer of the mouth.
2. These secrete a continuous supply of mucin, the principal element of mucous.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Skeletal, visceral, and cardiac cells are made up of muscle cells.

Option C:

Nervous system cells are made up of nerve cells.

Option D:

Brain cells make up the functional tissue of the brain.

Final answer: Cheek cells are made up of epithelial cells.