Which one of the following types of cell is involved in making of the inner walls of large blood vessels ?

Options

A. cuboidal epithelium
B. columnar epithelium
C. ciliated columnar epithelium
D. squamous epithelium

Answer

d

Explanation

Simple squamous epithelium consists of only one layer of flat, scale like cells usually polygonal cells, which are closely fitted together like the tiles of a mosaic. It is also known as pavement epithelium. It forms lining of blood vessels, lymph vessels, heart, peritoneum, pleura, Bowman's capsule, etc.