Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs of 'type of epithelial tissue - its location' is incorrectly matched?

  1. Squamous epithelium - Bowman's capsule

  2. Cuboidal epithelium - Salivary glands

  3. Ciliated epithelium - Kidney tubules

  4. Striated squamous epithelium - Gonads

  5. Sensory epithelium - Sense organs

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Explanation

This is paired incorrectly. Skin epithelial cells are arranged in many layers to prevent wear and tear. Since they are arranged in a pattern of layers, the epithelium is called stratified squamous epithelium. Germinal epithelium is found in gonads.