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 | protection of underlying tissues |
| selective absorption of substances |
| secretion of substances |
Features
| consists entirely of cells lying on a basement membrane |
| does not contain blood vessels |
| at least some cells are capable of reproducing |
Covering and lining epithelia cover body surfaces and line body cavities.
Glandular epithelia secrete substances.
