The tissue present in the lining of ducts of salivary glands is __________.

Squamous epithelial tissue

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Ciliated epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelium

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Columnar epithelium

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Solution

The correct option is D Cuboidal epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium is present in the lining of the ducts of the salivary glands. The secretory cells present in the glands are made up of glandular epithelium.
This epithelial type is found in the small collecting ducts of the kidneys, pancreas, and salivary glands.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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