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Why is the body made of different tissues? What is the advantage/contribution of each type of tissue?
Epithelial Tissue ◦Closely packed cells with a free (apical) surface ◦Highly regenerative ◦Examples: Lining of digestive and respiratory systems, lining body cavities and ducts. ◦ world.com/matchup/epithelium.htmhttp:// world.com/matchup/epithelium.htm
Connective Tissue ◦Living cells within a non-living matrix ◦Most abundant tissue in the body ◦Examples: Blood, bones, adipose tissue (fat), cartilage
Muscle Tissue ◦Elongated cells specialized to receive stimulation and contract ◦Cardiac, Smooth and Skeletal muscles have different cell types.
Nervous Tissue ◦Neurons and supporting cells ◦Convert stimuli into electrical impulses and conduct them