Simple Squamous Epithelium is Found Lining The

Question

Simple squamous epithelium is found lining the:
A)urinary bladder.
B)uterine tubes of a female.
C)air sacs of the lungs.
D)nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium is found in the air sacs of the lungs (also known as alveoli) where it allows for the exchange of gases between the lungs and the bloodstream. It is not found in the urinary bladder or uterine tubes, which are lined with transitional and ciliated columnar epithelium, respectively. It is also not found in the nasal cavity, which is lined with pseudostratified columnar epithelium.