NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

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: -Squamous epithelial cells are thin, flat and arranged closely packed. Outer lining of intestine is made up thin muscle cells and connective tissue cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Surface epithelial tissues that contain no blood vessels are known as the basement membrane. The basement membrane is a layer above the epithelium which allows for the passage of various solutes and substances through their membrane by becoming selectivity permeable.

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