The cavities of brain are lined by:

Cuboidal cells

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Polygonal cells

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Ependymal cells

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Simple squamous cells

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Solution

The correct option is C Ependymal cells
Ependymal cells are the cube-shaped epithelial cells that forms the epithelial lining of the cavities in brain and central canal of spinal cord.
These cells are formed from a layer of embryonic tissue known as neuroectoderm and secrete cerebrospinal fluid for mechanical protection.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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