Which of the following is true about epithelia?

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Endothelium is a type of simple squamous epithelium that lines the inside of blood and lymphatic vessels, providing a smooth surface that allows for easy movement of blood.

Answer: D
 Simple epithelia are typically found in areas of low abrasion, such as the lining of the air sacs in the lungs or the lining of the small intestine, whereas stratified epithelia are found in areas of high abrasion such as the skin.

A) and B) are incorrect because pseudostratified epithelia are not typically keratinized and stratified epithelia are not typically associated with filtration.

Which of the Following Is True About Epithelia