NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Avascularity is ____
A
lacking blood vessels
B
having blood vessels
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Corneal avascularity-the absence of blood vessels in the cornea-is required for optical clarity and optimal vision, and has led to the cornea being widely used for validating pro-and anti-angiogenic therapeutic strategies for many disorders1-4.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is Avascular Tissue? Tissues that do not contain blood vessels or lymphatic system are referred to as avascular tissues. Examples of avascular tissue include epithelial cells, cornea of the eye and cartilage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Overview. Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. Also called osteonecrosis, it can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and cause the bone to collapse.

Detailed explanation-4: -The key difference between vascular and avascular tissue is that the vascular tissue is the tissue with blood and lymphatic vessels such as veins, capillaries, and arteries while avascular tissue is the tissue that does not have blood and lymphatic vessels.

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