A) function as a filter and barrier to cell or pathogen movement
B) attach epithelial cells to the underlying tissue
C) are secreted partially by epithelial cells and partially by the cells of the underlying tissue.
D) function as a filter and barrier to cell or pathogen movement, attach epithelial cells to the underlying tissue and are secreted partially by epithelial cells and partially by the cells of the underlying tissue are true of basement membranes.
E) None of these is correct.

A) cover body surfaces or form glands.
B) usually have a free surface that is not in contact with other cells.
C) have a basement membrane that attaches to underlying tissues.
D) can be somewhat far away from a blood vessel.
E) have all of these properties.

A) Epithelial tissue is vascular.
B) Epithelial tissue provides physical protection for organs.
C) Epithelial tissue functions in absorption & secretion.
D) Epithelial tissue controls the permeability into and out of an area/organ.
E) Epithelial tissue consists almost entirely of cells with very little extracellular material between them thereby forming a barrier against entry into the body.