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Endothelium of the inner surface of blood vessels in vertebrates is formed of: 

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a

Columnar epithelium

b

Cuboidal epithelium

c

Ciliated cells

d

Simple squamous epithelium

answer is A.

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  • Endothelium is a thin layer of flat cells that forms the inner lining of the blood vessels and also the lymphatic vessels. 
  • Squamous epithelium cells are large,flat and thin, and consist of a round nucleus.
  • These cells have polarity and have a distinct apical surface with specialized membrane proteins.
  • Hence ,the endothelium of the inner surface of blood vessels is made up of squamous epithelial cells.
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Endothelium of the inner surface of blood vessels in vertebrates is formed of: