Multiple choice Which of the following statements is wrong regarding the epithelial tissue? Does not participate in excretion Plays active role in protection Helps in diffusion Reduces friction Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Epithelial tissues in the kidney excrete waste products from the body and reabsorb needed materials from the urine. Sweat is also excreted from the body by epithelial cells in the sweat glands.