Epithelial Tissue _______

Question

Epithelial tissue _______.
A) is specialized to contract
B) covers body surfaces
C) contains collagen fibers
D) contains glial cells

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue is a layer of cells that covers internal or external surfaces of the body. It serves as a protective barrier, regulates the exchange of substances between the body and the environment, and allows for the secretion and absorption of specific substances, among other functions. It is not specialized to contract or contain collagen fibers, and it does not contain glial cells which are found in nervous tissue.