Which statement best describes epithelial tissue?
A)Paracellular or transcellular transport moves substances between or across simple epithelia.
B)Stratified epithelia are associated with diffusion,osmosis,and filtration.
C)Simple epithelia are commonly found in areas of high mechanical abrasion.
D)Pseudostratified epithelia are commonly keratinized.

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Epithelial tissue facilitates movement of substances either between cells (paracellular transport) or through cells (transcellular transport), especially in simple epithelia which consist of a single layer of cells. This allows for efficient exchange of substances across the tissue.

Which Statement Best Describes Epithelial Tissue