Epithelial tissues are classified according to the shape of the cells and the number of layers. Which of the following is a correctly matched description and type of epithelial tissue?
A) Simple epithelium: cells in contact with the intercellular matrix; some do not extend to surface.
B) Stratified epithelium: single layer of cells; all cells rest on the basement membrane.
C) Glandular epithelium: arises from surface epithelia and underlying connective tissue.
D) Pseudostratified epithelium: multiple layers of cells; the deepest layer rests on the basement membrane.
Ans: C
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Glandular epithelial tissue is formed by cells to produce fluid and arises from surface epithelium, involving connective tissue. Simple epithelium is a single layer of cells resting on the basement membrane; stratified epithelium has more than one layer, with the deepest layer resting on the basement membrane. Pseudostratified epithelium is in contact with the intercellular matrix and may not extend to the surface.
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