________ Epithelium is the Most Delicate Type in the Body

Question

________ epithelium is the most delicate type in the body.
A) Simple squamous
B) Simple cuboidal
C) Simple columnar
D) Pseudostratified columnar
E) Transitional

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium is the most delicate type in the body. It consists of a single layer of flat, thin cells that allow for rapid diffusion and filtration, which is why it is found in tissues involved in gas exchange and filtration such as the alveoli of the lungs and the glomerulus of the kidneys.