MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Epithelial tissue regenerate really quickly
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The given statement is true. Epithelial tissues can regenerate if apical layers are damaged. The epithelial tissues undergo rapid regeneration as the epithelial cells have the ability to rapidly divide and produce new cells and they continue to divide throughout life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epithelial cells are continuously being created by the basal limbal stem cells. New cells slowly migrate to the corneal surface where devitalized cells are lost and washed away in the tear film. The entire process takes approximately 2 weeks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Simple cuboidal epithelium will heal faster than stratified squamous epithelium.

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