Cells of simple squamous epithelium are _____________.
Columnar
Tall with elongated nuclei
Cube-like
Flat and plate-like
A
Flat and plate-like
B
Cube-like
C
Columnar
D
Tall with elongated nuclei
Open in App
Solution
Verified by Toppr
The simple squamous epithelium consists of a single layer of flat and plate-like cells which is permeable in nature and enables filtration and diffusion of small molecules. They form a part of delicate linings of blood vessels, alveoli, etc.
Hence, the correct answer is C.
Was this answer helpful?
0
Similar Questions
Q1
The alveoli are lined by simple squamous epithelium which is coated with a thin film of lecithin, a phospholipid. What purpose does this serve?
View Solution
Q2
Match column-A(epithelial tissue) with column-B(their location):-
Column-A(epithelial tissue)
Column-B(their location)
(i) Simple squamous
(A) Trachea epithelium
(ii) Simple cuboidal
(B) Bile-duct epithelium
(iii) Simple columnar epithelium
(C) Bowman's Capsule
(iv) Pseudostratified
(D) Sweat gland epithelium
(E) Buccal cavity
View Solution
Q3
Cells of simple squamous epithelium are _____________.
View Solution
Q4
Simple epithelium is a tissue in which the cells are