MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these types of tissue consists of cells that are arranged so closely together that there is very little intercellular material?
A
connective tissue
B
epithelial tissue
C
muscular tissue
D
nervous tissue
Explanation: 

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: -Types of epithelial cells based on their arrangement Simple: A simple epithelium means that there’s only one layer of cells. Stratified: A stratified epithelium is made up of more than one layer of cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The four major classes of simple epithelium are: 1) simple squamous; 2) simple cuboidal; 3) simple columnar; and 4) pseudostratified.

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