KROK 1 2013 – Question 187 · KROK (Medicine) · Histology, Cytology, and Embryology
Human skin has a high breaking strength. It is known that the skin consists of epithelial tissue and two kinds of connective tissue. Which of the following tissues provides the skin strength?
- A. Single-layer epithelium
- B. Loose connective tissue
- C. Transitional epithelium
- D. Unformed dense connective tissue
- E. Stratified squamous epithelium
Hint
Think about which skin layer bears mechanical stress, and what fibre content and arrangement would best resist tearing.
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