What is Epithelial tissue
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Epithelial tissue is one of the four basic types of animal tissue. It forms the covering of all body surfaces, lining body cavities and hollow organs, and is the glandular tissue. Epithelial tissues are specialized for protection, secretion, absorption, excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception. They form a barrier that regulates the passage of substances.
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