The nurse clarifies that the three functions of epithelial tissue are _____________,___________, and __________
protection, absorption, secretion
absorption, secretion, protection
absorption, protection, secretion
secretion, absorption, protection
secretion, protection, absorption
protection, secretion, absorption
ANS:
The function of epithelial tissue is protection by covering the body and preventing invasion; absorption by absorbing material; and secretion by secreting mucus to line and moisten the body surfaces.
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