Question

bio-201l topic 2: tissues and integument
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lo 2.1-2.2. what is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
to cover and protect our organs, and help with absorption and secretion
to provide structural support to the body
to transport oxygen throughout the body
to provide structural support to our organs
to regulate the bodys temperature

Explanation:

Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines organs. It protects organs, and is involved in absorption and secretion processes. Structural support is mainly from connective tissue, oxygen - transport is by blood cells, and temperature regulation is mainly by the integumentary system's sweat glands and blood vessels in a more complex way, not the primary function of epithelial tissue.

Answer:

To cover and protect our organs, and help with absorption and secretion