Question

Which of the following statement is $NOT$ $CORRECT$ about the compound epithelium?
I. It consist of several layers
II. It covers the dry surface of the skin, the moist surface of buccal cavity, inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and pancreatic ducts
III. It provides protection against chemical and mechanical stresses
IV. Being multilayered it has a great role in secretion and absorption

• A. Only III
• B. Only IV
• C. Only I and IV
• D. Only II

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only IV

Compound epithelium has a limited role in secretion and absorption. So, the correct option is "only IV".