Give the characteristics of epithelial tissue.


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The characteristics of epithelial tissues are as follows: 

1. Epithelial tissue forms a covering on inner and outer surface of body and organs. 

2. The cells of this tissue are compactly arranged with little intercellular matrix.

3. The cells rest on a non-cellular basement membrane. 

4. The epithelial cells are polygonal, cuboidal or columnar in shape.

5. A single nucleus is present at the centre or at the base of the cell.

6. The tissue is avascular and has a good regeneration capacity. 

7. The major function of the epithelial tissue is protection. It also helps in absorption, transport, filtration and secretion.