Thyroid follicle is lined by

Columnar epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelium

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Pseudostratified epithelium

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Areolar connective tissue

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The correct option is B Cuboidal epithelium
The lobes of the thyroid gland contain follicles, which are lined by follicle cells. these follicle cells are simple cuboidal epithelial cells. The cuboidal lining cells are relatively tall, because they are actively making and secreting hormones.

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