Multiple choice

The body tissue that helps in the elimination of waste products is:

  1. connective tissue

  2. muscle tissue

  3. nerve tissue

  4. epithelial tissue

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D 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 elimination of waste products.