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The kind of epithelium which forms the inner walls of blood vessels is:

1. cuboidal epithelium
2. columnar epithelium
3. ciliated columnar epithelium
4. squamous epithelium

Correct answer: squamous epithelium

Solution

The inner lining of blood vessels is endothelium, which is made of simple squamous epithelium. Its thin, flat cells reduce friction and allow efficient diffusion across the vessel wall.

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