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Which among the following is also known as pavement epithelium?

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Simple squamous epithelium
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Simple cuboidal epithelium
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Simple columnar epithelium
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Simple ciliated epithelium
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Solution

The correct option is A 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.

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