What is tissue?Types of animal tissue?Function of the tissue.
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**Tissue** refers to a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body. In animals, tissues are categorized into four main types based on their structure and function.
### **Types of Animal Tissue and Their Functions:**
1. **Epithelial Tissue**
- **Structure**: Composed of tightly packed cells with minimal extracellular matrix. The cells are arranged in one or more layers.
- **Function**:
- Covers and protects body surfaces (e.g., skin) and internal organs.
- Lines body cavities and hollow organs (e.g., stomach, intestines).
- Functions in absorption (e.g., intestines), secretion (e.g., glands), and sensation.
- **Examples**: Skin, lining of the digestive tract, respiratory system, glands.
2. **Connective Tissue**
- **Structure**: Characterized by a large amount of extracellular matrix with cells scattered within it. The matrix can be fluid, gel-like, or solid.
- **Function**:
- Provides support and structure to the body (e.g., bones and cartilage).
- Connects and binds tissues and organs (e.g., tendons, ligaments).
- Stores energy (e.g., fat tissue) and transports nutrients, gases, and waste products (e.g., blood).
- **Examples**: Bone, cartilage, fat (adipose tissue), blood, tendons, ligaments.
3. **Muscle Tissue**
- **Structure**: Composed of elongated cells called muscle fibers that can contract and relax.
- **Function**:
- Responsible for movement of the body and its parts.
- Generates force and facilitates involuntary functions such as pumping blood or moving food through the digestive system.
- **Types of Muscle Tissue**:
- **Skeletal Muscle**: Voluntary movement of the body (e.g., limbs).
- **Cardiac Muscle**: Involuntary contraction of the heart.
- **Smooth Muscle**: Involuntary movements within organs (e.g., intestines, blood vessels).
4. **Nervous Tissue**
- **Structure**: Made up of neurons (nerve cells) and glial cells (supportive cells).
- **Function**:
- Transmits electrical impulses (signals) to coordinate body functions.
- Allows communication between different parts of the body and the brain.
- Processes sensory input and triggers responses.
- **Examples**: Brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves.
### **Summary of Functions**:
- **Epithelial Tissue**: Protects, absorbs, and secretes.
- **Connective Tissue**: Supports, connects, and transports.
- **Muscle Tissue**: Facilitates movement.
- **Nervous Tissue**: Transmits and processes signals.
These four tissue types work together to form the organs and systems th
at carry out essential functions in animals.
