Lining of parotid gland consists of which type of cells?
Simple columnar
Stratified cuboidal
Columnar stratified epithelium
Transitional epithelium
A
Columnar stratified epithelium
B
Simple columnar
C
Stratified cuboidal
D
Transitional epithelium
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Simple columnar epithelium is a single layer of tall cells that arranged like a pillar. The striated ducts of the parotid gland consist of simple columnar epithelium. These are basically meant to secrete the saliva which helps in mastication of food and allows its easy swallowing and digestion.
So, the correct answer is option A.
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