explain basic structure of epithelial tissue & mention its type
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Protecting coverings in the animal body are called epithrlial tissues.Cells in this tissue are closely packed and form continuous layers.Any material that enters the body first encounters epithelial tissue.Cells of epithelial tissue are separated from the cells of other underlying tissues by a fibrous membrane.The skin,mucous layer of the mouth cavity,inner surface of blood vessels,walls of the alveoil,ect.are made up of epithelial tissue.
Types of epithelial tissue
1.Squamous epithelium
2.Stratified epithelium
3. Glandular epithelium
4.Columnar epithelium
5.Ciliated epithelium
6.Coboidal epithelium
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