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Epithelial tissue
-sheets of Cells that cover the body surface or lines a body cavity
-forms boundaries between different environments
-protection
-absorption
-filtration
-excretion
-secretion
-sensory reception
-composed of almost entirely closely packed cells
-fit together to form continue sheets
-exhibit polarity
-some have cilia
-rest upon and supported by connective tissue
-contains no blood vessels (supplied by nerve fibers)
-high regenerative capacity