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lions [1.4K]
3 years ago
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Why is it important for epithelial cells to sense damage?

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Tamiku [17]3 years ago
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Epithelial tissue forms a barrier between the body and the external environment and plays important roles in protection, filtration, absorption, excretion, and sensation. The rapid regeneration of epithelial cells is important to their protective function.
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