Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 4 - The Tissue Level of Organization - Checkpoint - Page 109: 5

Answer

Epithelium usually has no vascular supply, but connective tissue, in most cases, has a rich vascular network.

Work Step by Step

The rich connective tissue blood supply serves the epithelium by making nutrients available to it and taking away waste products and toxins
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