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Which of the following statement is false about the compound epithelium?
I. It consists of several layers
Il. It covers the dry surface of the skin, the moist surface of buccal cavity, pharynx, inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and pancreatic ducts
III. It provides protection against chemical and mechanical stresses
IV. Being multilayered it has a great role in secretion and absorption

A

Only III

B

Only IV

C

Only I and IV

D

Only II

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The correct Answer is:
To determine which statement is false about the compound epithelium, we need to analyze each statement provided in the question: 1. **Statement I**: "It consists of several layers." - This statement is true. Compound epithelium is characterized by being multi-layered, which provides it with protective functions. 2. **Statement II**: "It covers the dry surface of the skin, the moist surface of the buccal cavity, pharynx, inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and pancreatic ducts." - This statement is also true. Compound epithelium is found in various locations, including the skin (dry surface) and moist surfaces such as the buccal cavity and pharynx. 3. **Statement III**: "It provides protection against chemical and mechanical stresses." - This statement is true. One of the primary functions of compound epithelium is to provide protection against various stresses, including chemical and mechanical. 4. **Statement IV**: "Being multilayered it has a great role in secretion and absorption." - This statement is false. While compound epithelium is multilayered, its main function is protection, not secretion and absorption. Secretion and absorption are primarily functions of simple epithelium, which is single-layered. **Conclusion**: The false statement about the compound epithelium is **Statement IV**.
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