Question

State one important function of: [3 marks]

1) Glandular epithelium

2) Areolar tissue

3) Nervous tissue

Answer 1

1) Glandular epithelium – It covers all the glands of the body. Its main function is to secrete fluids into the ducts. (1 mark)

2) Areolar tissue – It holds organs in their places and it also attaches epithelium with underlying tissues. (1 mark)

3) Nervous tissue – It transmits signals from one part of the body to another. It also responds to the internal and external changes by activating muscles of the specific parts. (1 mark)