How do epithelial tissues obtain needed nutrients?
A) Blood vessels travel through all the layers of the epithelium to provide nutrients.
B) Blood vessels travel through the basal layer of the epithelium to provide nutrients.
C) Blood vessels travel through underlying tissues to provide nutrients.
D) Epithelial tissue stores nutrients so it has a constant supply.
E) Epithelial tissue does not nutrients because it is not living tissue.
Answer: C
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