Question

Select the correct option:

Read the following four statements (i)- (iv) having certain mistakes in two of them.
(i) Adipose tissue is a type of dense connective tissue located beneath the skin
(ii) Compound epithelium has extensive role in absorption and secretion.
(iii) Most of the cartilages in vertebrate embryos are replaced by bones in adults.
(iv) Smooth muscles are 'involuntary' as their functioning cannot be directly controlled.
Which of the above statements have mistakes?

• A. (ii) and (iii)
• B. (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i) and (iii)
• D. (i) and (ii)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i) and (ii)

• Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue proper and does not fall under the category of dense connective tissue, which includes white fibrous tissue and yellow elastic tissue.
• The compound epithelium is a multilayered epithelium with cells in different sizes from division to maturity, i.e between the basement membrane and the exposed layer. Its major role is protection from mechanical and chemical stress.

So, the correct answer is option D.