Asked by Sabrina Abdullahi on Jun 10, 2024

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Epithelial tissue can be modified to

A) store fat.
B) perform absorption.
C) receive stimuli.
D) move body parts.
E) carry impulses.

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the internal surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.

Absorption

The process by which one substance takes up or takes in another substance, often referring to the way nutrients are absorbed from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.

Stimuli

External or internal changes that provoke a response from an organism or a system.

  • Recognize and delineate the different varieties of epithelial tissues along with their roles.
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Patrice JohnsonJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Epithelial tissue can be modified to perform absorption, such as in the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed from digested food.