Depending on the shape and structure, epithelial tissue is classified as_________, cuboidal, columnar and stratified.

squamous, glandular

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simple, complex

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simple, glandular

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secretory, simple

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Solution

The correct option is A
squamous, glandular

Depending on the shape and structure, epithelial tissue is classified as squamous, cuboidal, columnar and stratified whereas depending on the function it is classified as ciliated and glandular. Glandular epithelium is present in organs of secretory activity.

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