What is the primary function of epithelial tissue in the body?
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Correct answer: Covering surfaces, absorption, secretion, and protection
Epithelial tissue forms continuous layers that cover body surfaces and line cavities; it functions in protection, absorption (e.g., in the gut), secretion (e.g., glands), and forming barriers.
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