All internal and external body surfaces and cavities are lined with epithelium or endothelium

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REFUTED

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Is it true that all internal and external body surfaces and cavities are lined with epithelium or endothelium?

No. Not all internal and external body surfaces and cavities are lined by epithelium or endothelium; for example, articular cartilage in joints lacks such a lining.

Verdict: REFUTED · 0 sources for, 1 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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Wikipedia: Epithelium

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Wikipedia: Epithelium. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epithelium

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