Question

Identify the incorrect statement about epithelial tissues.

• A. The free surface faces the body fluid or the outside environment
• B. The cells are compactly packed with little intercellular spaces
• C. Compound epithelium play a major role in secretion and absorption
• D. They have specialised cell junctions

Answer 1

The correct option is C Compound epithelium play a major role in secretion and absorption

Compound epithelium is made of multiple layers of cells and hence does not perform secretory and absorptive functions. Its main function is to provide protection against chemical and mechanical stresses. It is present in the dry surface of the skin, moist surface of the buccal cavity, etc.


The free surface of epithelial tissues faces either a body fluid or the outside environment. Hence it provides a lining for some parts of the body. The cells are compactly arranged with very little intercellular matrix.


Specialized cell junctions provide structural and functional links between adjacent cells.