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Question
Which one of the following types of cell is involved in making of the inner walls of blood vessels?
Options
Cuboidal epithelium
Columnar epithelium
Squamous epithelium
Stratified epithelium
Solution
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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