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Select all that applyWhich are the functions of epithelium?Multiple select question.Storing triglyceridesConducting electrochemical signalsForming barriers between body compartmentsCovering body surfaces

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Select all that applyWhich are the functions of epithelium?Multiple select question.Storing triglyceridesConducting electrochemical signalsForming barriers between body compartmentsCovering body surfaces

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The functions of epithelium include:

  • Forming barriers between body compartments
  • Covering body surfaces

The epithelium does not store triglycerides or conduct electrochemical signals. These functions are typically associated with adipose tissue and neurons, respectively.

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