Select the correct statement regarding epithelia. A. Pseudostratified epithelia consist of at least two layers of cells stacked on top of one another. B. Simple epithelia form impermeable barriers. C. Stratified epithelia are present where protection from abrasion is important. D. Stratified epithelia are tall, narrow cells.

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Viviana

Biology

11 May, 02:44

Select the correct statement regarding epithelia. A. Pseudostratified epithelia consist of at least two layers of cells stacked on top of one another. B. Simple epithelia form impermeable barriers. C. Stratified epithelia are present where protection from abrasion is important. D. Stratified epithelia are tall, narrow cells.

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Alannah · Answer 1

Option (c).

Explanation:

Epithelial tissue is one of the most important tissue that covers the outer surface of the blood vessels and the organs. Epidermis is the outermost epithelial tissue of the skin.

Three different types of epithelial tissue are cuboidal epithelium, squamous epithelium and columnar epithelium. The stratified epithelia provide protection from the abrasion.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).