Where is simple squamous epithelium found?

stomach

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intestine

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trachea

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pharynx

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Solution

The correct option is D pharynx
Simple squamous epithelia are found in alveoli and capillaries of lungs where gas exchange occurs, kidney glomerulus and tubules where filtration and diffusion processes form urine, and capillaries where diffusion and osmosis occur.

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