A Connective Tissue Differs from an Epithelial Tissue in That

question 44

Multiple Choice

A connective tissue differs from an epithelial tissue in that connective tissue

• A) is composed of cells supported by a basement membrane.
• B) can produce and secrete products into the bloodstream.
• C) is composed of cells that can be described as squamous or cuboidal.
• D) is composed primarily of a nonliving extracellular material, which is located between the cells.
• E) is composed of cells interconnected by gap junctions or adhesion junctions.

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