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Tissues. How do we define tissue?Tissues are groups of specialized cells that work together for a particular function. There are four types of tissue. Epithelial (covering)Connective (support)Muscle (movement)Nervous (control). Epithelial Tissues. Epithelial tissues cover body surfaces. Outer
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1. Animal Histology: Cells and Tissues
2. Tissues How do we define tissue?
Tissues are groups of specialized cells that work together for a particular function.
There are four types of tissue.
Epithelial (covering)
Connective (support)
Muscle (movement)
Nervous (control)
3. Epithelial Tissues Epithelial tissues cover body surfaces. Outer layer of skin and the lining of organs Also found in glandular tissue Play roles in absorption, filtration, secretion, and protection against foreign substances