NEET Biology question

BiologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsNEET

Consider the following statements regarding pseudostratified epithelium and select the correct option. (i) It consists of long cells which extend upto free surface and short cells which do not reach outer free surface. (ii) It does not have basement membrane. (iii) It is multi layered. (iv) It occurs in ducts of parotid salivary glands, parts of large bronchi, etc.

Answer: (B)

Solution

Statements (i) and (iv) are true: pseudostratified epithelium consists of a mixture of long cells reaching the free surface and shorter cells that do not, and it is found in the ducts of parotid salivary glands and parts of large bronchi. Statements (ii) and (iii) are

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