Yes, but in mammals it is a minor function.
(In salt water fish it is their major function.)
The hypothalamus stimulates or inhibits secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland. One of these is GH or Growth Hormone.
No, mucus is not a muscle but a secretion in epithelial tissue.
The function is to get rid of excess mucus.
Yes, but in mammals it is a minor function. (In salt water fish it is their major function.)
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contraction of muscle with secretion of substance
filtration, reabsorption and secretion
This type of epithelium is frequently found in glands, and the pancreas, where its function is secretion.
The muscle tissue's main function is to contract.
secretion of intrinsic factor
This type of epithelium is frequently found in glands, and the pancreas, where its function is secretion.
The function of epithelial tissue include: transportation of materials, protection of underlying tissues, absorption of water and nutrients and secretion of waste products.