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Which type of tissue covers the outer surface of the human body?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 9 · Science · Tissues
  1. A. Muscle tissue
  2. B. Connective tissue
  3. C. Epithelial tissue
  4. D. Nervous tissue
Answer
C. Epithelial tissue

The correct answer is C. Epithelial tissue — Therefore the tissue covering the outer surface is epithelial tissue.

Step-by-step solution

  1. The outermost surface of the body is the skin.
  2. Skin is made up of epithelial tissue that forms a continuous protective layer.
  3. Therefore the tissue covering the outer surface is epithelial tissue.
Common mistake: Confusing epidermis with dermis as the outermost layer

Concept tested: Covering tissue of skin

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