Which of the following epithelium forms the lining of blood vessels?
A
Tessellated
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B
Cuboidal
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C
Columnar
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D
Transitional
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Solution
The correct option is A Tessellated The inner lining of the blood vessels is formed of simple squamous epithelial cells called endothelial cells that help in faster diffusion and also act as a semi-selective barrier. Since these cells have a wavy outline they are said to be tessellated.