NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Used in places where diffusion needs to occur, such as blood vessels and air sacs in the lungs
A
Cuboidal
B
Columnar
C
Simple Squamous
D
Stratified Squamous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They serve as the lining of the pericardial, peritoneal, and pleural cavities as well as lining the alveoli of the lungs in which it allows the diffusion of gases.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cells lining blood vessels and the lung alveoli are classed as epithelium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Epithelial tissues are widespread throughout the body. They form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in glands. They perform a variety of functions that include protection, secretion, absorption, excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception.

Detailed explanation-4: -Simple squamous epithelium: This type of epithelium typically lines blood vessels and body cavities and regulates the passage of substances into the underlying tissue. Simple cuboidal epithelium: This type of epithelium is typically found in glandular (secreting) tissue and kidney tubules.

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