Question

Which among the following is also known as pavement epithelium?

• A. Simple columnar epithelium
• B. Simple squamous epithelium
• C. Simple cuboidal epithelium
• D. Simple ciliated epithelium

Answer 1

The correct option is B Simple squamous epithelium

Simple squamous epithelium is also known as pavement epithelium. It is composed of large flat cells whose edges fit closely together, like the tiles in a floor. This epithelium is present in terminal bronchioles, alveoli of the lungs, walls of the Bowman's capsules, etc.