GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a difference between epithelial and connective tissue?
A
Most connective tissues are vascular; epithelial tissues are avascular.
B
Most connective tissues have a nerve supply; epithelial tissues have no nerve supply.
C
Connective tissues have a free surface; epithelial tissues have no free surface.
D
Connective tissues cover and line; epithelial tissues bind.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Epithelial and connective tissue are generally avascular, which means they lack a blood supply. While, Muscle and nervous tissue are vascular tissues, which means they have a strong blood supply.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epithelial tissue is avascular, meaning that it does not have blood vessels directly supplying the tissues with nutrients. Instead, the cells and tissues below the epithelial tissue act as a relay for the nutrients.

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