An epithelial tissue which has thin flat cells, arranged edge to edge so as to appear like closely packed tiles, is found to be present at the:
Correct answer: D. Inner lining of cheeks
- A. Outer surface of ovary
- B. Inner lining of fallopian tube
- C. Inner lining of stomach
- D. Inner lining of cheeks
Explanation
An epithelial tissue which has thin flat cells, arranged edge to edge so as to appear like closely packed tiles is known as the pseudostratified epithelium. It covers moist surfaces where there is little wear and tear by friction such as inner lining of cheeks.
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