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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 32, Problem 5MC
Which of the following statements is True?
a. Glands consist primarily of specialized epithelial tissue.
b. The outer layer of all epithelial tissue consists of dead cells.
c. Simple epithelial tissue may be several layers thick.
d. Adipose tissue is a form of dense connective tissue.
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