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The tissue that forms the outer lining of the body is called tissue.

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epidermal
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epithelial
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muscular
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The correct option is B epithelial
The tissue which forms the external covering of an animal body and its organs is called epithelial tissue. This tissue is mainly involved in protection, secretion and absorption. Skin is an example of epithelial tissue which forms the outer lining of our body.

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