Which of the following is NOT a typical sub-type classification criterion for epithelial tissue?
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Correct answer: Presence of extracellular matrix fibers
Epithelial classification depends on number of layers, shape of surface cells, and possible surface specializations. Presence of extracellular matrix fibers is not typical in epithelial — that is a feature of connective tissue.
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