Q. Consider the following statements regarding animal tissues:
1.Epithelial tissues serve as protective coverings and are the first to develop during embryonic growth.
2.Connective tissues, which bind and support other tissues, are derived from the mesodermal layer of the embryo.
3.Squamous epithelium is characterized by tall, pillar-like cells found in the lining of the stomach.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Squamous epithelium consists of flattened, scale-like cells. Tall, pillar-like cells are called Columnar epithelium, which are indeed found in the stomach lining.
