Question
Biology Question on Structural Organisation of Animals and plants
An epithelial tissue which has thin flat cells, arranged edge to edge so as to appear like closely packed tiles, is found to be present at
A
outer surface of ovary
B
inner lining of fallopian tube
C
inner lining of stomach
D
inner lining of cheeks.
Answer
inner lining of cheeks.
Explanation
Solution
An epithelial tissue which has thin flat cells, arranged edge to edge so as to appear like closely packed tiles is known as pseudostratified epithelium. It covers moist surfaces where there is little wear and tear by friction such as inner lining of cheeks.