Question

Give 4 inportant functions of epithelial tissue

Answer 1

to protect the tissue that lie beneath it from radiation.
secretion of hormones into blood.
protect tissue from toxxins.
to prevent invasion of pathogens.

Answer 2

The primary functions of epithelial tissues are: (1) to protect the tissues that lie beneath it from radiation, desiccation, toxins, invasion by pathogens, and physical trauma; (2) the regulation and exchange of chemicals between the underlying tissues and a body cavity; (3) the secretion of hormones into the blood vascular system, and/or the secretion of sweat, mucus, enzymes, and other products that are delivered by ducts;[12] (4) to provide sensation.