Term 'epithelium' was coined by

Ruysch

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Mayer

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Solution

The correct option is A Ruysch
Frederik Ruysch coined the term 'epithelium' in the third volume of his 'Thesaurus Anatomicus' in 1703. It performs several functions like secretion, selective absorption, protection, transcellular transport and detection of sensation.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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