EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIAL TISSUES
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Question
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What are the advantages of having epithelial tissue line the outer human body as opposed to using cartilage as so many animals do?
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Epithelial tissue has sensory nerves; cartilage does not.
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Epithelial tissue is very regenerative; cartilage is not.
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Epithelial tissue stretches well; cartilage does not.
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All of these are advantages.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Epithelial tissues are widespread throughout the body. They form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in glands. They perform a variety of functions that include protection, secretion, absorption, excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main difference between epithelial and connective tissue is that epithelial tissue lines the cavity and the surfaces of organs and blood vessels throughout the animal body whereas connective tissue supports, connects and separates different types of tissues and organs in the body.
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