Epithelial cells have a lot of intercellular spaces.

True

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Epithelial cells:
Epithelial cells line the surfaces of the body.
Epithelial cells are continuous and held tightly with no intercellular spaces between them.
The cells of the epithelial are held by adhering junctions and tight junctions.
Most of the organs and the openings in the inner body are lined with epithelial cells. T
Final Answer: The given statement is False.

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