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Layers of cells that cover internal or external surfaces

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Composed of secreting cells derived from epithelia

GLAND CELLS

Absence of blood vessels

Avascular

FUNCTIONS OF EPITHELIA

Provide protection


Control permeability


Provide sensation


Produce specialized secretion

Hormones are prosuced by Ductless Glands and released into blood or tissue fluids

Endocrine

Study of tissues

Histology

Repair and renewal

Germinative cells or stem cells

Absorption and secretion

Microvilli

Fat cells

Adipose tissue

Interlocking of membrane proteins

Tight junction