what is the function of the epithelium
the function of epithelial tissue include: transportation of materials, protection of underlying tissues, absorption of water and nutrients and secretion of waste products.pithelial tissues performs the following functions: 1. Protection Epithelial tissue provides physical protection of exposed structures from: abrasionbiological agentschemic â¦ alsdehydrationdestruction 2. Control permeability Substances that enter or exit the body usually have to travel across an epithelial barrier.