The type of epithelium that is seen in the oesophagus lining, mouth lining, lining of capillaries are ________.

simple squamous

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columnar

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connective

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stratified columnar

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Solution

The correct option is A simple squamous
Simple squamous epithelial cells are extremely thin and flat and form a delicate lining. The oesophagus and the lining of the mouth, alveoli of the lungs, etc are lined with squamous epithelium. They help in protection, excretion, gas exchange, etc.

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