Liver tissue is a combination of many types of cells. in addition to other tissues, it contains connective tissue and epithelial tissue. which two sentences correctly identify the roles of these tissues? connective tissue supports the framework of the liver, and epithelial tissue protects the liver. connective tissue to send impulses to the brain, and epithelial tissue in contraction and relaxation. connective tissue with contraction and relaxation, and epithelial tissue supports the framework of the liver. connective tissue forms the lining of the liver, and epithelial tissue to send impulses to the brain. connective tissue holds the liver in place during movement, and epithelial tissue forms the lining of the liver.