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The type of epithelium seen in the walls of blood vessels is
The type of epithelium seen in the walls of blood vessels is
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The correct option is B Squamous epithelium
Squamous epithelium is flat, smooth, horizontally elliptical cells, closely packed oval cells. They line the surface of blood vessels, lungs, pericardium and major cavities in the body. Cuboidal epithelium is mostly found in absorptive and secretive tissues. For example, kidney tubules.Columnar epithelium is located in stomach and intestine. Some specialised columnar cells are found to function in sensory receptive organs viz; ear, nose, tongue, etc.Ciliated epithelium is found in the respiratory tract. Cilia on these cells help to remove dust particles out of the body with its ciliary movements.Compound epithelium/stratified epithelium typically found in the mouth, oesophagus, vagina, eyes, etc. so, the correct answer is option A.
Squamous epithelium is flat, smooth, horizontally elliptical cells, closely packed oval cells. They line the surface of blood vessels, lungs, pericardium and major cavities in the body.
Cuboidal epithelium is mostly found in absorptive and secretive tissues. For example, kidney tubules.
Columnar epithelium is located in stomach and intestine. Some specialised columnar cells are found to function in sensory receptive organs viz; ear, nose, tongue, etc.
Ciliated epithelium is found in the respiratory tract. Cilia on these cells help to remove dust particles out of the body with its ciliary movements.
Compound epithelium/stratified epithelium typically found in the mouth, oesophagus, vagina, eyes, etc. so, the correct answer is option A.
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