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Question:

The figure shows different human tissues labelled as A to D. Which option gives the correct identification of the label, its location and one feature?

D - Unicellular glandular epithelium, goblet cells, secretes saliva

B - Squamous epithelium, walls of blood vessels, forms a diffusion boundary

C - Columnar epithelium, lining of stomach, secretion and absorption

A - Cuboidal epithelium, ducts of glands, secretion and absorption

Solution:

The given figure A is squamous epithelium, found in the walls of blood vessels and air sacs of lungs and is involved in functions like forming a diffusion layer. B is cuboidal epithelium, found in ducts of glands and tubular parts of nephrons of kidney and its main functions are secretion and absorption. C is columnar epithelium; found in lining of stomach and intestine and helps in secretion and absorption. D is ciliated columnar epithelium, present in the inner surface of hollow organs like bronchioles and Fallopian tubes and helps move particles or mucus in a specific direction over the epithelium. Hence the correct option is B.