Epithelial tissue functions in
A)secretion, absorption, and protection.
B)contraction, movement, and reflexes.
C)reacting to stimuli, thinking, and remembering.
D)nourishing and hydrating tissues.

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Epithelial tissue functions in secretion, absorption, and protection. It covers and lines organs and structures in the body, serving as a barrier against harmful substances, as well as absorbing and secreting essential substances. It does not have a role in contraction, movement, reflexes, thinking, remembering, nourishing, or hydrating tissues.

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