GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Simple epithelial tissue contains
A
several layers of cells
B
one layer of cells
C
grows into multiple layers of cells
D
will lose all layers over time
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple epithelial cells are derived from all the three germinal layers like Epidermis, Endodermis and Mesoderm. The cells in this tissue are very closely packed with very less intercellular spaces and have a free surface on the other side.

Detailed explanation-2: -Simple epithelium. Simple epithelium is a single layer of cells with every cell in direct contact with the basement membrane. It can serve many functions, including absorption, filtration and protection. The thinness of the epithelial barrier facilitates easy movement of molecules across into another compartment.

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