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The cells lining the blood vessels belong to the category of:

A $Columnar epithelium$
B $Connective tissue$
C $Smooth muscle tissue$
D $Squamous epithelium$

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The cells lining the blood vessels (endothelium) are composed of simple squamous epithelium. This tissue is characterized by a single layer of flattened cells, which is ideal for functions like diffusion and filtration.

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The cells lining the blood vessels belong to the category of:

A

Columnar epithelium

B

Connective tissue

C

Smooth muscle tissue

D

Squamous epithelium

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