Post on 04-Jan-2016
Tissues of the Body
Emily Schmidt
What is tissue?
A tissue is a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
All tissues are surrounded by or embedded in a nonliving intercellular material called a matrix.
Tissues differ regarding the amount and kind of intercellular matrix.
Histology is the biology of tissues.
Epithelial Tissue
Classification: Membranous
epithelium Glandular epithelium
Functions: covers and protects
the body surface lines body cavities specializes in
moving substances into and out of blood
Forms many glands
Click on image to find out more about epithelial tissue.
Connective Tissue
The most widespread tissue of the body
Classification: Fibrous
Loose, Adipose, Reticular, and Dense
Bone Cartilage
Hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic
Blood
Click the picture to learn more about connective tissue.
Connective Tissue
Functions Connects tissues to each other Connects muscles to muscles, muscles to
bone, and bones to bones Forms a supporting framework for the
body as a whole and for its organs individually
Transports a large array of substance between parts of the body
Muscle Tissue
Classification Skeletal muscle
tissue Muscles attached to
bone Smooth muscle tissue
Found in walls of the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels
Cardiac muscle tissue Makes up the walls
of the heart
Nervous Tissue
Function: To rapidly regulate and
integrate the activities of the different parts of the body
Found in the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves.
Two kinds of cells Nerve cells/neurons
Conducting units of the system
Neuroglia Special connecting and
supporting cells
Click on picture to learn more about nervous tissue.