Epithelial Tissue Diagram Anatomy. Epithelium in anatomy layer of cells closely bound to one another to form continuous sheets covering surfaces that may come into contact with foreign substances epithelium occurs in both plants and animals. Start studying epithelial tissue and muscle tissue.
Epithelial tissues are nearly completely avascular. Start studying anatomy section 1 chapter 5 histology. Epithelial tissue is composed of cells laid together in sheets with the cells tightly connected to one another.
Functions of epithelial tissue are secretion protection absorption.
Learn vocabulary terms and more with flashcards games and other study tools. Covering and lining epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin. One surface of the epithelial tissue is exposed to either the external environment or the body fluid. Lines open cavities of the digestive and respiratory systems.
