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When a frog is kept in water for some time it sheds a thin covering of skin called _

Correct answer: B. Squamous epithelium

  • A. Cuboidal epithelium
  • B. Squamous epithelium
  • C. Columnar epithelium
  • D. Ciliated epithelium

Explanation

Squamous epithelium is a type of tissue composed of flat, scale-like cells. It forms the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) and lines the body cavities and blood vessels. When a frog is kept in water for some time, the outer layer of its skin may undergo a process called sloughing or shedding. This process involves the shedding of the squamous epithelium to remove old or damaged skin.

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