(D) Compound epithelium is made up of more than one layer of cells and thus has a limited role in secretion and absorption. Its main function is to pr

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(D) Compound epithelium is made up of more than one layer of cells and thus has a limited role in secretion and absorption. Its main function is to provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses. It covers the dry surface of the skin,the moist surface of the buccal cavity,the pharynx,the inner lining of the ducts of salivary glands,and the pancreatic ducts.

Class 11 Biology Structural Organisation In Animals Epithelial tissue

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Compound squamous epithelium is found in

A
stomach
B
intestine
C
trachea
D
pharynx

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The inner lining of the vagina is composed of which type of epithelium?

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Match the following columns:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$P$. Tight junctions $I$. Stop substances from leaking across a tissue

$Q$. Adhering junctions $II$. Perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together

$R$. Gap junctions $III$. Facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells,for rapid transfer of ions,small molecules and sometimes big molecules

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Tight junctions	$I$. Stop substances from leaking across a tissue
$Q$. Adhering junctions	$II$. Perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
$R$. Gap junctions	$III$. Facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells,for rapid transfer of ions,small molecules and sometimes big molecules