Which Type of Epithelial Tissue Lines the Blood Vessels and the Heart

Question

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the blood vessels and the heart?  
A) Simple cuboidal
B) Complex cuboidal
C) Simple squamous
D) Simple columnar
E) Stratified cuboidal

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelial tissue is a thin, flat layer of cells that allows for the efficient exchange of substances, such as oxygen and nutrients, between the blood and surrounding tissues. It is found lining the blood vessels and the heart.