Which among the following is lined with squamous epithelium?

Oesophagus

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Intestine

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Kidney tubules

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Salivary gland

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Solution

The correct option is A Oesophagus
Squamous epithelial cells are extremely thin and flat. They form a delicate lining. Oesophagus, lining of mouth, lining of blood vessels., etc are covered with squamous epithelium. Here the transportation of substances occurs through a permeable membrane.

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