The mucosal lining of the oesophagus of mammals is made up of

  • A
    Simple columnar epithelium
  • B
    Stratified squamous epithelium
  • C
    Stratified cuboidal epithelium
  • D
    Stratified columnar epithelium

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Cells of the epithelial tissue rest on a basement membrane which is made up of

Which of the following statements about cell junctions is false?
$(i)$ All the cells of the epithelium are held together with little intercellular materials.
$(ii)$ In almost all animal tissues,specialized junctions provide both structural and functional links between individual cells.
$(iii)$ Tight junctions help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue.
$(iv)$ Adhering junctions provide cementing to keep neighbouring cells together.
$(v)$ Gap junctions provide cytoplasmic channels between cells for the passage of ions,small molecules,and sometimes big molecules.

Which protein provides color to the body?

Find the incorrect pair:
$(a)$ Ciliated epitheliumBronchioles and Fallopian tubes
$(b)$ Compound epitheliumDucts of salivary glands
$(c)$ Dense regular connective tissueTendons and ligaments
$(d)$ Areolar tissueFound in skin

Match the following cell junctions with their characteristic features:
$(a)$ Tight junctions $(i)$ Cement neighbouring cells together to form a sheet
$(b)$ Adhering junctions (ii) Transmit information through chemicals to other cells
$(c)$ Gap junctions (iii) Establish a barrier to prevent leakage of fluid across epithelial cells
$(d)$ Synaptic junctions (iv) Cytoplasmic channels to facilitate communication between adjacent cells

Select the correct option from the following:

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