Which of the following tissues is regarded as the simplest tissue of the body?
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Epithelial tissue
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Connective tissue
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Nerve tissue
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Muscle tissue
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Correct answer
Explanation
Epithelial tissue is arranged in single or multi-layered sheets and covers the internal and external surfaces of the body of an organism. It is the simplest tissue and is the protective tissue of the body. Epithelial tissue functions to protect underlying structures from injury abrasion or pressure, and from infection