Zoology-Tissues

NEET Zoology Tissues MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Which of the following combinations correctly describe types of epithelial tissues and their characteristics?

A

Glandular epithelium secretes hormones; Simple epithelium has multiple layers.

B

Glandular epithelium consists of multicellular cells; Compound epithelium has one layer.

C

Simple epithelium has a single layer; Glandular epithelium can be unicellular or multicellular.

D

Compound epithelium is always glandular; Simple epithelium is not involved in secretion.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Simple epithelium is characterized by a single layer of cells, while glandular epithelium can be either unicellular (like goblet cells) or multicellular (like salivary glands), as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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