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define compound epilthileum​

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Compound epithelium consists of more than one layer of cells. Only the cells of the deepest layer rest on the basement membrane. As they are multi-layered, so there is a little role in secretion or absorption, but they provide protection to underlying tissues. Compound epithelia may be stratified or transitional.

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Answer 2

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it consists of more than one layer of cells .only the cells of the deepest layer rest in the basement membrane being multilayered , compound epilthilia have little role in secretion or absorption but they provide protection to underlying tissues against mechanical chemical , thermal or osmotic stresses . compound epilthilia can be transitional or stratified.