NEET2010ZoologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsActual
The kind of epithelium which forms the inner walls of blood vessels is
Options
- Acuboidal epithelium
- Bcolumnar epithelium
- Cciliated columnar epithelium
- Dsquamous epithelium
Correct answer
D. squamous epithelium
Step-by-step solution
Simple squamous epithelium consists of only one layer of flat, scale like cells usually polygonal cells, which are closely fitted together like the tiles of a mosaic. It is also known as pavement epithelium. It forms lining of blood vessels, lymph vessels, heart, peritoneum, pleura, Bowman's capsule, etc.