NEET Zoology Tissues MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations correctly describe types of epithelial tissues and their characteristics?
Simple epithelium is made of a single layer of cells; Glandular epithelium secretes substances.
Compound epithelium is made of a single layer; Glandular epithelium is non-secretory.
Simple epithelium is multi-layered; Glandular epithelium is exclusively unicellular.
Compound epithelium has specialized cells for secretion; Simple epithelium has multiple layers.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Simple epithelium is indeed described as having a single layer of cells, while glandular epithelium is specialized for secretion, consisting of both unicellular and multicellular forms.
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