Solve
Guides
0
You visited us 0 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Standard IX
Biology
Squamous Epithelium
Question

The endothelium of blood vessel is composed of __________________.
  1. Ciliated epithelium
  2. Squamous epithelium
  3. Columnar epithelium
  4. Cuboidal epithelium

A
Cuboidal epithelium
B
Columnar epithelium
C
Squamous epithelium
D
Ciliated epithelium
Open in App
Solution
Verified by Toppr

Endothelium is made of single layer of squamous epithelial cells through which diffusion of gases takes place at the tissues and alveoli.
Hence the correct option is B.

Was this answer helpful?
0
Similar Questions
Q1
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
Column - IColumn - II
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)		Squamous epithelium
Columnar epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium
Ciliated epithelium		(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)		Gall bladder
Oviduct
Heart
Thyroid gland

View Solution
Q2
The endothelium of blood vessel is composed of __________________.
View Solution
Q3
Assertion :Ciliated epithelium helps in movement of particles. Reason: The lashing movement of cilia pushes the particles in a particular direction.
View Solution
Q4
Read the following (A-D) statements.
A - It is composed of single layer of tall and slender cells
B - Their nuclei are located at the base
C - Free surface may have microvilli
D - They are found in the walls of blood vessels and air sac of lungs

How many of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect for simple columnar epithelium?
View Solution
Q5
In a nephron, _________ is a network of small blood vessels (capillaries).
View Solution