Assertion: epithelium | /r/CapableOf | form barrier
Facets:
value: between the body
type: LOCATION
value: to keep different body systems
type: PURPOSE
value: between the external environment
type: LOCATION
value: to the outside world
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: It covers every exposed body surface, forms a barrier to the outside world, and controls absorption.
text: It also forms a barrier to keep different body systems separate.
text: The outer layer of the cornea is composed of epithelial tissue , which acts as a barrier to protect the cornea and the eye.
text: Epithelial tissue forms a barrier between the body and the external environment and plays important roles in protection, filtration, absorption, excretion, and sensation.