Which tissue plays important role in permeability barrier?

Connective tissue

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Transitional tissue

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Squamous tissue

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Transitional tissue
Transitional epithelium functions as the permeability barrier between the lumen of the tract and bloodstream.
It is achieved by connecting it's cells by tight junctions to the membrane of surrounding cells.
This barrier is impermeable to pathogens and toxic waste.
So, the correct option is 'Transitional epithelium'.

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