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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
Name one place in living organisms where the following tissue is located:
Ciliated epithelium
Answer the following question.
What is cell junction?
State whether true or false. If false, correct the statement.
Epithelial tissue is protective tissue in animal body.
The main function of the cuboidal epithelium is
Prevention of substances from leaking across the tissue is provided by ______.
The ______ epithelium is also known as the pavement membrane.
Write the salient features of the compound epithelium.
Identify the following relationship
Cuboidal: Epithelial
Cardiac: ______
Granulocytes: ______
Osteocytes: ______
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.
Which one of the following types of cell is involved in making of the inner walls of blood vessels?
