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प्रश्न
Which one of the following types of cell is involved in making of the inner walls of blood vessels?
पर्याय
Cuboidal epithelium
Columnar epithelium
Squamous epithelium
Stratified epithelium
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उत्तर
Squamous epithelium
Explanation:
Squamous epithelium functions for making the inner walls of blood vessels. The major role of squamous epithelium is to carry out the diffusion of gases and small molecules.
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Based on the following information, identify the three types of epithelial tissue in the figures given below :
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