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प्रश्न
How many types of epithelial tissues have you studied? Write their functions.
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उत्तर
There are two main types of epithelial tissues. These are:
(a) Simple and
(b) Compound
Simple epithelial tissue is further divided into six sub-groups which are:
(i) Columnar epithelium
(ii) Ciliated epithelium
(iii) Cuboidal epithelium
(iv) Squamous epithelium
(v) Glandular epithelium
(vi) Sensory epithelium
Compound epithelial tissue is of two types:
(i) Stratified epithelium
(ii) Transitional epithelium
Functions of epithelial tissue are:
(i) It forms a protective layer over the body and protects the underlying cells from drying up, injury, germs and harmful chemicals.
(ii) It absorbs water and other nutrients inside the body.
(iii) Some of these cells secrete ear wax, mucus, milk and digestive juices.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The following statement is wrong. Rewrite it correctly by changing either one or two words.
Simple squamous epithelium is present in respiratory tract.
The following statement is wrong. Rewrite it correctly by changing either one or two words.
Glandular epithelium is present in kidneys.
Name one place in living organisms where the following tissues is located:
Squamous epithelium
Name any one body part where ciliated epithelium is found in humans. What is its function?
Epithelial cells with cilia are found in ______ of our body.
Lining of small intestine is made up of ______.
The ciliated epithelium lines the______.
Write true (T) or false (F)
Epithelial cells have a lot of intercellular spaces.
______ epithelium is seen in sweat glands.
Identify the types of cell junctions that help to stop the leakage of the substances across tissue and facilitation of communication with neighbouring cells via rapid transfer of ions and molecules.
