Germinative Cells

question 136

Multiple Choice

Germinative cells

• A) start in the superficial layers of epithelial tissue.
• B) cannot divide in the deep layers of epithelial tissue.
• C) make up most of the epithelial type of tissue.
• D) divide continually to produce new epithelial cells.
• E) cannot function in the repair of epithelial tissue.

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