Single Choice

Epithelium of retina and thyroid is made up of which type of cells?

ASquamous and cuboidal cells
BColumnar and cuboidal cells
CColumnar and squamous cells
DOnly cuboidal cells
Correct Answer

Solution

The epithelium of the retina and thyroid glands is made up of simple cuboidal cells, which are a single layer of epithelial cells, that are small and cube-shaped with a centrally located nucleus. These cells have major functions in secretion and absorption.
So, the correct answer is option D.


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