A histologist observes a tissue sample under a microscope and notes the following characteristics: tightly packed cells, very little intercellular matrix, cells resting on a basement membrane, and the absence of blood vessels within the tissue itself. Based on these observations, which of the following type of tissue is most likely being examined?
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Cells of epithelial tissues are tightly packed with little intercellular matrix. These cells rest on a thin noncellular basement membrane. Epithelial tissues are avascular.
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