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

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Connective Tissue

The most widespread tissue of the body

Classification: Fibrous

Loose, Adipose, Reticular, and Dense

Bone Cartilage

Hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic

Blood

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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

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