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Explain the structure and functions of epithelial tissue.
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The structure of Epithelial Tissue:
- The cells of the epithelial tissue are flat, irregular, and cuboidal in structure.
- They are placed compactly without any intercellular space.
- These are of different types of shape like squamous, columnar, cuboidal which form a continuous thin sheet of cells.
The function of Epithelial Tissue:
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Protecting the underlying cells from drying and external pathogens such as bacteria.
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It also helps in absorption of water and nutrients along with the secretion of mucus and digestive juices.
- The cells of the epithelial tissue are flat, irregular, and cuboidal in structure.
- They are placed compactly without any intercellular space.
- These are of different types of shape like squamous, columnar, cuboidal which form a continuous thin sheet of cells.
The function of Epithelial Tissue:
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Protecting the underlying cells from drying and external pathogens such as bacteria.
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It also helps in absorption of water and nutrients along with the secretion of mucus and digestive juices.
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