Q. Study the following statements I. It forms the lining of the cavities of alveoli of the lungs II. It occurs in the ducts of sweat glands III. It forms the lining of salivary glands and glands IV. It is a loose connective tissue Which of the above statements are associated with the simple epithelial tissue
A) I and III
B) II and III
C) III and IV
D) IV and I
Explanation
Squamous epithelium lines the terminal bronchioles, air sacs and alveoli of lungs, etc. Cuboidal epithelium lines small salivary and pancreatic ducts and some portions of the ducts of sweat glands, while compound epithelium is present in the lining of oral cavity, tongue, pharynx and oesophagus. These types of epithelial cells are present on those surfaces which may subject to abrasion but are completely protected from drying
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.