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(a) Which epithelium consists of thin, flat, disc-like cells closely fitted like tiles in a floor, and alternatively called pavement epithelium ? (b) The cells of the epithelium are about as tall as wide, having rounded nucleus in the centre of the cell. It may be secretory or non-secretory. Name such an epithelium. (c) Which kind of epithelium would you find in (i) Buccal cavity (ii) Skin in land vertebrates.

Answer» (a) Simple squamous epithelium
(b) Simple cuboidal epithelium .
(c ) (i) Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. (ii) keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.


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