EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Closely
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Loosely
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The cells in epithelial tissue are tightly packed together with very little intercellular matrix. Because the tissues form coverings and linings, the cells have one free surface that is not in contact with other cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Epithelial cells are far more closely packed than the cells of connective tissues.
Detailed explanation-3: -Squamous epithelial cells are thin, flat and arranged closely packed. Outer lining of intestine is made up thin muscle cells and connective tissue cells.
Detailed explanation-4: -Epithelial tissue, or epithelium, has the following general characteristics: Epithelium consists of closely packed, flattened cells that make up the inside or outside lining of body areas.