Why is epidermis considered as a protective tissue

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Epidermis is the first layer of the body of both plants and animals that acts as the first line of defence against various types of harmful objects. It protects the other parts of the body from injuries, bacterial attacks etc. For this reason, epidermis is known as protective tissue.

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