MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of tissue is avascular (no blood vessels) and tightly packed?
A
Epithelial
B
Connective
C
Areolar
D
Adipose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Compound epithelium has protective functions. Epithelial layers contain no blood vessels (avascular), so they must receive nourishment via diffusion of substances from the underlying connective tissue, through the basement membrane.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is A) Epithelial tissue. Epithelial tissues are avascular tissues because they lack blood vessels (arteries and veins) and blood capillaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Surface epithelial tissues that contain no blood vessels are known as the basement membrane.

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