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Define Epithelial tissues? What are its functions?

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Dear student Epithelial tissues are thin tissues that cover all the exposed surfaces of the body.They form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in glands. Four functions attributed to epithelial tissues: (1) protection of the underlying tissues, (2) absorption, (3) secretion, and. (4) reception of sensory stimuli. Regards

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