Multiple choice

Which of the following functions are performed by the squamous epithelium in an animal body?

  1. Protection and facilitating diffusion

  2. Movement and digestion

  3. Translocation and protection

  4. Insulation and protection

  5. Elasticity and absorption
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Explanation

Squamous epithelium comprises cells which are thin, flat and irregular in shape. The tissue provides protection against injury and facilitates diffusion.

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