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Animal Tissue — Biology STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologyAnimal Tissue1 Mark
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Why squamous epithelium is also called pavement epithelium?
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Answer

They appear like flat tiles when viewed from above, thus, are also called as pavement epithelium. Functions: Protection, absorption, transport, filtration and secretion.

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