Question

The cavities of brain are lined by:

• A. Cuboidal cells
• B. Polygonal cells
• C. Ependymal cells
• D. Simple squamous cells

Answer 1

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.