Epithelium - Wikipedia Epithelium or epithelial tissue is a thin, continuous, protective layer of cells with little extracellular matrix An example is the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin
Epithelial Cells: What Are They? - WebMD The epithelium is a layer of cells that are bound together tightly to form sheets These continuous sheets cover different surfaces of your body that can come into contact with foreign substances
Epithelium | Anatomy, Structure Function | Britannica epithelium, in anatomy, layer of cells closely bound to one another to form continuous sheets covering surfaces that may come into contact with foreign substances Epithelium occurs in both plants and animals
Epithelium: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia The term "epithelium" refers to layers of cells that line hollow organs and glands It is also those cells that make up the outer surface of the body
4. 2 Epithelial Tissue – Anatomy Physiology 2e The cells of an epithelium act as gatekeepers of the body, controlling permeability by allowing selective transfer of materials across its surface All substances that enter the body must cross an epithelium Many epithelial cells are capable of secreting mucous and other specific chemical compounds onto their apical surfaces