Multiple choice

An epithelium consists of

  1. a single cell layer only

  2. multiple cell layers

  3. basement membrane only

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An epithelial membrane consists of a continuous sheet of cells, one or more layers thick, which is attached to the underlying connective tissue by a basement membrane. The cells are joined together at specialized regions called cell junctions.

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