Epithelial Mesothelioma Cancer Continues to Plague Asbestos Workers

Epithelial tissue is a group of cells that covers both external and internal organs. Skin cells are the most basic example of epithelial tissue. Epithelial tissue also covers and protects various organs, such as the lungs, heart and intestines. Some groups of epithelial tissue have names specific to the organs they protect. The tissue that surrounds the lungs is known as the