The multicellular gland formed due to the inward folding of a portion of epithelial tissue is called ___.
A
columnar epithelium
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B
cuboidal epithelium
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C
glandular epithelium
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D
squamous epithelium
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Solution
The correct option is C glandular epithelium A portion of the epithelial tissue folds inward, and forms a multicellular gland. This is called glandular epithelium. This secrete substances at the epithelial surface.