Question

Assertion (A) Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces between them Reason (R):The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue​

Answer 1

Answer:

Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces.

Answer 2

Answer:

In this question the given assertion is false and the reason is true.

Explanation:

Here the assertion is false, as we know that in the epithelial tissues, the cells are arranged in a tightly packed manner that there isn't any space between the adjacent epithelial cells. Hence it doesn't contain any intercellular spaces in between them. So the assertion here is false.

The reason is true, as the function determines the nature of the matrix, they are present at different places according to their varied function and type. The type of epithelial tissue differs according to the major function it needs to perform. According to their functions, they are of the following types:

1) simple squamous epithelium

2) simple cuboidal epithelium

3) simple columnar epithelium

4) pseudostratified epithelium

5) Glandular epithelium