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(D) Simple epithelium consists of a single layer of cells and functions as a lining for body cavities,ducts,and tubes. $A$,$B$,and $C$ are examples of

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Lining of buccal cavity

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(D) Simple epithelium consists of a single layer of cells and functions as a lining for body cavities,ducts,and tubes. $A$,$B$,and $C$ are examples of simple epithelium (ciliated,cuboidal,and squamous respectively). The lining of the buccal cavity is composed of compound epithelium (stratified squamous epithelium),which consists of multiple layers of cells to provide protection against mechanical and chemical stress. Therefore,the correct answer is $D$.

$(a)$ Tight junctions	$(i)$ Cement neighbouring cells together to form a sheet
$(b)$ Adhering junctions	(ii) Transmit information through chemicals to other cells
$(c)$ Gap junctions	(iii) Establish a barrier to prevent leakage of fluid across epithelial cells
$(d)$ Synaptic junctions	(iv) Cytoplasmic channels to facilitate communication between adjacent cells

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