Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given below.
Which of the following is not an epithelial tissue?

• A. Simple cuboidal and stratified columnar
• B. Stratified squamous and simple squamous
• C. Bone and cartilage
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Bone and cartilage

Bone and cartilage are specialized forms of connective tissue. They are both made up of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix. On the other hand, cuboidal, columnar, and squamous tissues are all examples of epithelial tissues.

So, the correct answer is option C.