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Tissues: The Building

Blocks of Life
Tissues are groups of similar cells that work together to perform a specific
function. They form the foundation of all living organisms, including humans.

by Darsheel Chaudhari
Introduction to Tissues

1 Cellular Organization 2 Specialized Functions


Tissues represent a higher Different tissues perform
level of organization in living specialized functions
organisms, building upon essential for maintaining life,
individual cells. from protection to
movement.

3 Tissue Types
There are four primary types of tissues found in animals: epithelial,
connective, muscular, and nervous tissue.
Four Major Tissue Types
Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue
Covers surfaces, lines cavities, Supports, connects, and
and forms glands. protects other tissues.

Muscular Tissue Nervous Tissue


Responsible for movement and Transmits electrical impulses
contraction. and coordinates bodily
functions.
Epithelial Tissue

1 Protective Barrier
Epithelial tissue forms a barrier to protect underlying tissues
from damage and infection.

2 Absorption
In the digestive system, epithelial tissue absorbs nutrients
from food.

Secretion
3
Glands, composed of epithelial tissue, secrete hormones
and other substances.

Excretion
4
Epithelial tissue lines excretory organs like kidneys, filtering
waste products.
Connective Tissue
Fibrous Connective Tissue Cartilage Bone

Provides support and structure, found in Provides flexibility and support, found in Strong and rigid tissue, provides support
tendons and ligaments. joints and the ears. and protection for the body.
Muscular Tissue
Skeletal Muscle

1 Attached to bones, responsible for voluntary movements.

Smooth Muscle

2 Found in internal organs, responsible for involuntary


movements.

Cardiac Muscle

3 Found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood


throughout the body.
Nervous Tissue

Neurons
Specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses.

Glia
Supporting cells that provide structural and metabolic support to neurons.

Synapses
Junctions between neurons where electrical signals are transmitted.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Epithelial Covers and protects surfaces

Connective Supports and connects tissues

Muscular Enables movement and contraction

Nervous Transmits signals and coordinates functions

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