EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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Question
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The simple squamous epithelium that lines the ventral body cavities
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mesothelium
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endothelium
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pseudostratified
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transitional
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -EXPLANATION: Mesothelium is a membrane, which is made up of simple squamous epithelium. It forms the lining of several body cavities, like pleura (thoracic cavity), peritoneum (abdominal cavity), pericardium (heart sac).
Detailed explanation-2: -The mesothelium covering the lining of the pericardial cavity is known as the (parietal) pericardium.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mesothelial cells form a monolayer of specialised pavement-like cells that line the body’s serous cavities and internal organs. The primary function of this layer, termed the mesothelium, is to provide a slippery, non-adhesive and protective surface.
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