List five major functions of epithelium in the body, and give examples of each. 1. protection; epithelium covering body surface protects against bacterial invasion and chemical damage. 2. absorption; epithelium specialized to absorb substances lines the stomach and small intestines. 3. filtration; in kidney tubules, epithelium filters (and absorbs and secretes). 4. excretion; Sweat is excreted from the body by epithelial cells in the sweat glands. 5. secretion; In glands, epithelial tissue is specialized to secrete specific chemical substances such as enzymes, hormones and lubricating fluids.
Edmonton is 685.25 sq. km (264.58 sq. miles), according to Statistics Canada. As of the 2016 Census, Edmonton's population was 932,546 people, making it the second-largest city in Alberta, after Calgary. It is the fifth-largest city in Canada. Edmonton was incorporated as a town in 1892 and as a city in 1904. Edmonton became the capital city of Alberta in 1905.
[ City of Edmonton | Population | Housing Information | Employment | Education | Community Services | Immigrantsâ Stories ] Edmonton began as a gathering spot for Aboriginal tribes thousands of years ago. Fur traders with the Hudsonâs Bay Company arrived in 1795. Today, Edmonton boasts over 50 international cultures and is home to 500 places of worship. As of the 2011 National Household Survey, there were 232,195 immigrants living in Edmonton â 20.4 per cent of the total population. Of these, 21.5 per cent â 49,930 people in all â arrived between 2006 and 2011.