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    There are four primary tissue types that make up the human body: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissue. Epithelial tissue lines organs and cavities, connective tissue provides structure and support, muscle tissue allows movement, and nerve tissue conducts electrical signals. Organs contain at least two tissue types working together for a common function, such as the skin which has epithelial, connective, and muscle tissue layers that provide protection and sensation.

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    There are four primary tissue types that make up the human body: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissue. Epithelial tissue lines organs and cavities, connective tissue provides structure and support, muscle tissue allows movement, and nerve tissue conducts electrical signals. Organs contain at least two tissue types working together for a common function, such as the skin which has epithelial, connective, and muscle tissue layers that provide protection and sensation.

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    There are four primary tissue types that make up the human body: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissue. Epithelial tissue lines organs and cavities, connective tissue provides structure and support, muscle tissue allows movement, and nerve tissue conducts electrical signals. Organs contain at least two tissue types working together for a common function, such as the skin which has epithelial, connective, and muscle tissue layers that provide protection and sensation.

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    Basic Anatomy - Tissues & Organs

             There are many different types of cells in the human body. 
    None of these cells function well on there own, they are part of the
    larger organism that is called - you.
    Tissues Cells group together in the body to form tissues - a collection
    of similar cells that group together to perform a specialized function. 
    There are 4 primary tissue types in the human body: epithelial tissue,
    connective tissue, muscle tissue and nerve tissue.

    1. Epithelial Tissue - The cells of epithelial tissue pack tightly


    together and form continuous sheets that serve as linings in
    different parts of the body.  Epithelial tissue serve as
    membranes lining organs and helping to keep the body's
    organs separate, in place and protected.  Some examples of
    epithelial tissue are the outer layer of the skin, the inside of the
    mouth and stomach, and the tissue surrounding the body's
    organs.
    2. Connective Tissue - There are many types of connective tissue
    in the body.  Generally speaking, connective tissue adds
    support and structure to the body.  Most types of connective
    tissue contain fibrous strands of the protein collagen that add
    strength to connective tissue.  Some examples of connective
    tissue include the inner layers of skin, tendons, ligaments,
    cartilage, bone and fat tissue.  In addition to these more
    recognizable forms of connective tissue, blood is also
    considered a form of connective tissue.
    3. Muscle Tissue - Muscle tissue is a specialized tissue that can
    contract.  Muscle tissue contains the specialized proteins actin
    and myosin that slide past one another and allow movement. 
    Examples of muscle tissue are contained in the muscles
    throughout your body.
    4. Nerve Tissue - Nerve tissue contains two types of cells:
    neurons and glial cells.  Nerve tissue has the ability to generate
    and conduct electrical signals in the body.  These electrical
    messages are managed by nerve tissue in the brain and
    transmitted down the spinal cord to the body.
    Organs
    Organs are the next level of organization in the body.  An organ is a
    structure that contains at least two different types of tissue functioning
    together for a common purpose.  There are many different organs in
    the body: the liver, kidneys, heart, even your skin is an organ.  In fact,
    the skin is the largest organ in the human body and provides us with
    an excellent example for explanation purposes.  The skin is
    composed of three layers: the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous
    layer.  The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin.  It consists of
    epithelial tissue in which the cells are tightly packed together
    providing a barrier between the inside of the body and the outside
    world.  Below the epidermis lies a layer of connective tissue called
    the dermis.  In addition to providing support for the skin, the dermis
    has many other purposes.  The dermis contains blood vessels that
    nourish skin cells.  It contains nerve tissue that provides feeling in the
    skin.  And it contains muscle tissue that is responsible for giving you
    'goosebumps' when you get cold or frightened.  The subcutaneous
    layer is beneath the dermis and consists mainly of a type of
    connective tissue called adipose tissue.  Adipose tissue is more
    commonly known as fat and it helps cushion the skin and provide
    protection from cold temperatures.

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