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(A) The squamous epithelium is composed of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries,which is a correct description of its stru

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If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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(A) The squamous epithelium is composed of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries,which is a correct description of its structure. This structure is ideal for diffusion,which is why it is found in the walls of blood vessels (endothelium) and air sacs of lungs (alveoli). Since the structure (Assertion) directly facilitates the function and location (Reason),the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion. Therefore,both are correct and the Reason explains the Assertion.

Column $I$ (Terms)	Column $II$ (Features)
$A$. Exocrine gland	$I$. They help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue
$B$. Endocrine gland	$II$. Hormones are secreted directly into the fluid bathing the gland
$C$. Tight junctions	$III$. They perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
$D$. Adhering junctions	$IV$. Secretes mucus,saliva,earwax,oil,milk,digestive enzymes and other cell products

Assertion: The squamous epithelium is made of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries.
Reason: They are found in walls of blood vessels and air sacs of lungs.

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Assertion: The squamous epithelium is made of a single thin layer of flattened cells with irregular boundaries.Reason: They are found in walls of blood vessels and air sacs of lungs.