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.
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, is located near the geographic centre of the province and is the primary supply and service hub for Canada's crude oil, oil sands (Athabasca oil sands) and other northern resource industries.Approximately 290 km (180 mi) south of the capital is Calgary, Alberta's largest city.algary and Edmonton centre Alberta's two census metropolitan areas, both of which have populations exceeding one million, while the province has 16 census agglomerations. Tourist destinations in the province include Banff, Canmore, Drumheller, Jasper and Sylvan Lake.