Question

what is protective tissue ? why is epidermis
as a protective tissue?

Answer 1

protective tissues, as the name suggests, are used for protection of other tissues that like beneath it.

epidermis which is ectodermal in origin acts as a protective tissue by protecting the skin (dermis) for external damages.

hope this helps you.

Answer 2

Epidermis is the first layer of the body of both plants and animals that acts as the first line of defense against various types of harmful objects. It protects the other parts of the body from injuries, bacterial attacks etc. For this reason, epidermis is known as protective tissue.