Which feature enables epithelial tissue to serve as a protective layer in areas subject to abrasion and/or erosion?

A. It is avascular.
B. It rests on a basement membrane.
C. It secretes substances.
D. It is well supplied with nerves.
E. Its cells undergo rapid mitosis.


E. Its cells undergo rapid mitosis.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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