to protect the underlying tissues
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One purpose of epithelial tissue is to act as a protective barrier, covering and lining various surfaces of the body to prevent dehydration and protect against pathogens.
epithelial tissue, connective tissue
Yes, a semipermeable membrane selectively allows chemicals to be absorbed into the body. Epithelial tissue covers all parts of the body that has contact to the the outside environment including the gastric tract. One prime example of semipermeable epithelial tissue of the body is the tissue of the intestines which has folds exactly for the purpose of absorbing food.
It is epithelial tissue located in the nasal canal that is involved with the sense of smell.
epithelial tissue
apithelial tissues