Are mast cells present in epithelial tissues?

Question

are mast cells present in epithelial tissues? if so, what epithelial tissue in our body have mast cells?

Answer 1

Yes. All of them.

Answer 2

In most of the epithelial tissues. Mast cells are generally present in tissues that are in close proximity to blood vessels, as infection can be easily caused from that location. Also, there are special mast cells located in mucous membranes as well, such as the lungs, digestive tract, mouth, skin, and many others as well.