Question

bio - 201 topic 2: cell physiology & tissues
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what is the function of epithelial tissue?
to break down food in the stomach
to cover the internal and external surfaces of the body and provide a barrier against damage
to create new blood cells in the bone marrow
to transport oxygen to the body
to produce hormones that regulate the body

Explanation:

Epithelial tissue lines the internal and external surfaces of the body and acts as a protective barrier against physical, chemical, and biological damage. Breaking down food is mainly the function of digestive enzymes in the stomach, creating new blood cells occurs in bone - marrow by hematopoietic cells, transporting oxygen is the role of red blood cells, and producing hormones is the function of endocrine glands.

Answer:

To cover the internal and external surfaces of the body and provide a barrier against damage