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Cells of simple squamous epithelium are _____________.
  1. Columnar
  2. Tall with elongated nuclei
  3. Cube-like
  4. Flat and plate-like

A
Flat and plate-like
B
Cube-like
C
Columnar
D
Tall with elongated nuclei
Solution
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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.

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