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Which of the following is the function of epithelial tissue?
  1. Protection
  2. Secretion
  3. Absorption
  4. All of the above

A
Protection
B
Secretion
C
Absorption
D
All of the above
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Epithelial tissue covers almost all organs and cavities in the body. The whole body is covered with skin which is a type of epithelial tissue. Skin shows layers of squamous epithelium. Such layer provides protection to the skin from wear and tear and also provides protection from pathogen invasion. In stomach, absorption and secretion takes place. Here, epithelial cell structure is changed and columnar cells formed. Therefore, option D is correct.

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