EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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Bone, cartilage, dense connective tissue, loose connective tissue, and blood
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Highly specialized tissue that contracts or shortens to produce movement
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Lining, covering, and glandular tissue of the body
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is the epithelium? The epithelium is a type of body tissue that forms the covering on all internal and external surfaces of your body, lines body cavities and hollow organs and is the major tissue in glands.
Detailed explanation-2: -A type of tissue that lines certain internal organs and makes and releases substances in the body, such as mucous, digestive juices, and other fluids. Glandular epithelium is commonly found in the breast, lung, stomach, colon, pancreas, prostate, uterus, and cervix. Also called glandular tissue.
Detailed explanation-3: -Epidermis is an epithelium covering the external surface of the body. It provides protection against pathogens or mechanical damages, prevent water loose, and perform many other functions. Pleura is a type of covering epithelium known as mesothelium. It coats the serous cavities of the body and internal organs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Epithelia are grouped into two general classes: (1) Epithelial Membranes-covering or lining of the body (skin or stomach lining) and (2) Glandular Epithelium-for increased secretion epithelial cells grow down into the connective tissue and form glands.