Question

Match the following.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Epithelial cells}& \text{Functions}\\ \text{(A) Simple columnar}& \text{(i) secrete substances on epithelial surface}\\ \text{(B) Glandular cuboidal}& \text{(ii) help in absorption of substances}\\ \text{(C) Ciliated columnar}& \text{(iii) help in mucus movement}\end{array}$

• A. (A) - (i); (b) - (ii); (c) - (iii)
• B. (A) - (iii); (B) - (ii); (C) - (i)
• C. (A) - (ii); (B) - (i); (C) - (iii)
• D. (A) - (ii); (B) - (iii); (C) - (i)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (A) - (ii); (B) - (i); (C) - (iii)

• The function of simple columnar epithelial cells are to help in absorption of various substances and therefore, they are found in the inner lining of intestines.
• The ciliated columnar cells have cilia which are hair like structures and help in the movement of mucus.
• The function of simple cuboidal cells are to provide mechanical support to the organs.
• Glandular cells are specialised cuboidal cells which are folded inwards and secrete various substances on the epithelial surface.