Question

Select the correct option:

Read the following statements and select the correct ones.
(i) In simple cuboidal epithelium, nuclei are rounded and lie in the centre of the cells
(ii) Non-keratinised epithelium is impermeable to water.
(iii) Yellow elastic fibrocartilage makes cartilage flexible
(iv) Areolar tissue forms a shock absorbing cushion around the eye balls and kidneys.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A (i) and (iii)

Keratinized epithelium is impermeable to water. Adipose tissue forms a shock absorbing cushion around the eye balls and kidneys. So, option ii and 1v are wrong. In simple cuboidal epithelium where the length of the cell is equal to the breadth, the nucleus is conspicuous and centrally placed. Yellow elastin fibre provides flexibility, which is a component of the cartilage matrix along with collagen and other components.

So, the correct answer is '(i) and (iii)'