Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 4 - Section 4.5 - Epithelial Tissue Protects - Check Your Progress - Page 78: 1

Answer

The primary function of epithelial tissue is to line surfaces and body cavities to provide protection. Epithelial tissue can also be modified to carry out secretion, absorption, excretion, and filtration.

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The primary function of epithelial tissue is to line surfaces and body cavities to provide protection. Epithelial tissue can also be modified to carry out secretion, absorption, excretion, and filtration.
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