In thyroid follicles, the epithelial tissue is

Squamous

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Cuboidal

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Transitional

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Columnar

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Solution

The correct option is A Cuboidal
Thyroid gland is present in the form of two lobes on either side of trachea. This gland is composed of stromal tissue and follicles. The follicle cells secrete thyroxine hormone that regulates the metabolic rate of body. Follicular cells have simple cuboidal epithelium and are arranged in the form of spherical follicles.
So, the correct answer is 'Cuboidal'.

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