The Ability of Epithelial Tissue to Constantly Divide

question 36

Multiple Choice

The ability of epithelial tissue to constantly divide

• A) is a disadvantage in areas of the body where tissue undergoes a lot of wear and tear, such as the digestive tract.
• B) makes epithelial tissue more likely to become cancerous than other tissues.
• C) results in an inability to replace damaged tissue.
• D) makes it similar to nervous tissue.
• E) makes it an unsuitable tissue type for the outer layer of skin.

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