Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissues?

  1. They protect underlying cells from drying, injury, bacterial and chemical effects.

  2. They form lining of the mouth and alimentary canal of other internal organs to protect them.

  3. They help in elimination of waste products.

  4. They bind, support and pack together different organs of the body.

  5. Some of them perform secretory functions.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this is not a function of epithelial tissues. This is a function of connective tissues.

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