Which Type of Tissue Has the Greatest Capacity to Regenerate

Question

Which type of tissue has the greatest capacity to regenerate?
A)Muscle
B)Nervous
C)Epithelial
D)All of the above tissue have about equal ability to regenerate.

Accepted Answer

Epithelial tissue has the greatest capacity to regenerate due to its constant exposure to wear and tear and environmental factors. It is also supplied by a high density of blood vessels and has a high rate of cell division, which aids in its regeneration. Muscle tissue has a low regenerative capacity, and nervous tissue has very limited regenerative capacity.