Multiple choice

Skin is an example of what tissue?

  1. Epithelial

  2. Connective

  3. Muscle

  4. Nerve
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Explanation

The outer layer of the skin, known as the epidermis, is made of stratified squamous epithelial tissue, which protects the body from external damage and water loss. Although the deeper layer (dermis) contains connective tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, the skin as a primary barrier is classically categorized as epithelial tissue in introductory biology.

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