Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of epithelial tissues?

a) Cells are tightly packed together.
b) Large amount of extracellular matrix.
c) Contains no blood vessels within tissue.
d) Found on the exposed surfaces of the body.
e) Line the inside of blood vessels.


Answer: b

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