Multiple choice

The human tissue helping in absorption of water and nutrients is:

  1. connective tissue

  2. nerve tissue

  3. epithelial tissue

  4. muscle tissue
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It is the simplest tissue and is the protective tissue of the body. The cells of the tissue are tightly packed and it forms a continuous sheet. It covers most of the organs and cavities within the body. It also forms a barrier to keep different body systems separate. The skin and lining of the buccal cavity, blood vessels, alveoli and kidney tubules are made of epithelial tissue. It helps in absorption of water and nutrients

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