HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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The epidermis is considered
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vascular tissue
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avascular tissue
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The epidermis is the outermost part, made of stratified squamous epithelial tissue. So, are there blood vessels in the epidermis? Nope. It’s epithelium and epithelial tissue is avascular.
Detailed explanation-2: -The epidermis is said to be avascular because it does not contain a blood supply. The layer deep to the epidermis, called the dermis, is vascular.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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