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What type of tissue is epithelium?
What type of tissue is epithelium?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?
What is a primary function of epithelial tissue?
What is a primary function of epithelial tissue?
Which of the following is an example of epithelial tissue?
Which of the following is an example of epithelial tissue?
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What is epithelial tissue found in?
What is epithelial tissue found in?
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Study Notes
Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue, which is one of the four primary types of tissue in the body.
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
- NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue: ability to contract (this characteristic is actually found in muscle tissue).
Functions of Epithelial Tissue
- A primary function of epithelial tissue is to form a barrier between the body and the external environment, providing protection and regulation of exchange.
Examples of Epithelial Tissue
- An example of epithelial tissue is the skin, which is the outermost layer of the body.
Location of Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelial tissue is found lining organs, glands, and other body surfaces.
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Test your knowledge on epithelium tissue based on NCERT. This quiz covers characteristics, functions, and examples of epithelial tissue.
