Multiple choice

Which type of tissue makes up the lungs?

  1. epithelial, nervous, connective

  2. muscular, nervous, connective

  3. epithelial, connective

  4. muscular, connective
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The lungs are primarily composed of epithelial tissue, which forms the thin alveoli for gas exchange, and connective tissue, which provides structural support and includes the blood vessels. While nerves and smooth muscle are present in airways, introductory biology often highlights epithelial and connective tissues as the primary components of lung tissue.

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