Question

Epithelial cells do not have

• A. Intercellular spaces
• B. Nucleus
• C. Mitochondria
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Intercellular spaces

• Epithelial tissues line the cavities and surfaces of structures throughout the body.
• Many glands are made up of epithelial cells.
• Functions of epithelial cells include secretion, selective absorption, protection, trans-cellular transport, and detection of sensation.
• Cells of epithelial tissue are tightly packed and form a continuous sheet. They have almost no intercellular spaces.
• The linings of the mouth, lung alveoli, and kidney tubules all are made of epithelial tissue.
• The linings of the blood and lymphatic vessels are of a specialized form of epithelium called the endothelium.

Hence, the correct option is A.