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प्रश्न
Intestine absorb the digested food materials. What type of epithelial cells are responsible for that?
पर्याय
Stratified squamous epithelium
Columnar epithelium
Spindle fibres
Cuboidal epithelium
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उत्तर
Columnar epithelium
Explanation -
Columnar epithelium consists of pillar-like cells that are much taller than wide. The nuclei are generally elongated along the long axis of cells. It lines the stomach, intestine, and gall bladder. Columnar epithelium of intestine is specialised for the absorption of water and digested food.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Based on the following information, identify the three types of epithelial tissue in the figures given below :
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(1) Cuboidal epithelium: It consists of a single layer of cuboidal cells.
(2) Columnar epithelium: It is composed of tall, cylindrical cells with oval nuclei usually placed at the base of the cells.
(3) Ciliated epithelium: It consists of cells being hair-like cilia on their free surface.
Fill in the blank
Epithelial tissue is made of cells without any ...................... spaces.
Name the tissues found:
at the inner lining of the trachea.
Epithelial cells with cilia are found in ______ of our body.
Write true (T) or false (F)
Epithelial layer does not allow regulation of materials between body and external environment.
The ______ epithelium is also known as the pavement membrane.
Write the salient features of the compound epithelium.
Which type of tissue CORRECTLY matches with its location?
The body of sponges does not possess tissue level of organisation though it is made of thousands of cells. Comment.
How does a gap junction facilitate intercellular communication?
