Epithelium of retina and thyroid is made up of which type of cells?

Squamous and cuboidal cells

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Columnar and cuboidal cells

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Columnar and squamous cells

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Only cuboidal cells

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Solution

The correct option is D Only cuboidal cells
The epithelium of retina and thyroid glands is made up of simple cuboidal cells, which are a single layer of small, cube-shaped cells with a centrally located nucleus, and has major functions in secretion and absorption.
So, the correct answer is 'Only cuboidal cells'.

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