MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?
A
Closely packed cells that are arranged in continuous sheets.
B
Avascular
C
Has nerve supply
D
All of these.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The five characteristics of epithelium are cellularity, polarity, attachment, vascularity, and regeneration.

Detailed explanation-2: -All different types of epithelial tissues must have these characteristics – attachment, regeneration, polarity, cellularity and vascularity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cells of the epithelial tissue are tightly packed and form a pavement-like layer. They have only a small amount of cementing material between them. There are little or no intercellular spaces. The entire epithelium is separated from the underlying tissue by an extracellular fibrous basement membrane. More items

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