Lining of blood vessels is made up of ______.

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Squamous epithelium:
It has squamous epithelial cells, which are very thin, flat, and irregular in shape.
It is also called the tessellated epithelium.
It has protective functions, such as protection against microbes from invading underlying tissues.
It forms the lining of the blood vessels and the lining of the mouth.
Final answer:
The lining of blood vessels is made up of squamous epithelium.

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