Characteristic of simple epithelium is :

Characteristic of simple epithelium is :
A They are arranged indiscriminately
B They make a definite layer
C Continue to divide and help in organ function
D None

Detailed Solution

Simple epithelium consists of a single layer of cells resting on a basement membrane, with very little intercellular material.
The cells are closely packed in a definite layer (squamous, cuboidal or columnar).
It lines body cavities, ducts and tubes, and functions in diffusion, secretion and absorption.
So the characteristic of simple epithelium is that the cells form a definite layer.

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