Types of Tissue

This type of tissue functions to allow for body movement.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

This type of tissue is composed of specialized cells which not only receive stimuli but also conduct impulses to and from all parts of the body.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

This type of tissue covers the body surface and forms the lining for most internal cavities.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

This type of tissue is the most abundant and the most widely distributed of the tissues. They perform a variety of functions including support and protection.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

This tissue has a lot of ECM (extracelluar matrix) between the cells.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

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This tissue forms the brain and spinal cord.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

This type of tissue forms the outer layer of our skin, lines our mouth and lines body cavities.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

This tissue composes tendons and ligaments.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

This tissue is the basis of one of the major controlling systems in the body.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue

This tissue functions to support cells and reinforce body organs.

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nervous tissue