NEET Zoology Tissues MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations correctly describe types of epithelial tissues and their characteristics?
Glandular epithelium secretes hormones; Simple epithelium has multiple layers.
Glandular epithelium consists of multicellular cells; Compound epithelium has one layer.
Simple epithelium has a single layer; Glandular epithelium can be unicellular or multicellular.
Compound epithelium is always glandular; Simple epithelium is not involved in secretion.
Correct Answer
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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