2A) Tissues

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Four types of Tissues

Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous

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Epithelial

Definition - Controls what enters and leaves the body

  • Releases substances (like mucus or sweat)

  • Protects the body (e.g., skin barrier)

Example - skin, hollow organs, body cavities

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Connective

Definition - support, protection and immunity

Example - Tendons & Ligaments

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Muscle

Definition - generates movement & heat

Example - Skeletal, smooth & cardic muscle muscle

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Nervous

Definition - detects changes in the body and generates a response

made up of Neurons (nerve cells) & Neuroglia (support)

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Defintion of a Tissue

a group of cells with similar structure and function