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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
What is the following and where do you find them in animal body?
Ciliated epithelium
Distinguish between Simple epithelium and compound epithelium
Name one place in living organisms where the following tissues is located:
Squamous epithelium
Name the kind of cells found in the following place:
Inner lining of the wind pipe
Name any one body part where ciliated epithelium is found in humans. What is its function?
The main function of the cuboidal epithelium is
Nerve cell does not contain
Write true (T) or false (F)
Epithelial layer does not allow regulation of materials between body and external environment.
Explain simple epithelium and its types.
Classify and describe epithelial tissue on the basis of structural modifications of cells.
