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Histology - The study of tissues

Tissues are classified by their structure and function.

There are four major types of tissue in the body:

Epithelial tissue

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Epithelial tissue forms surfaces on tissues that border the outside, or that line a cavity.

Watch the Power Point presentation to learn about the different types of epithelial tissue.
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Muscle tissue

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Muscle tissue moves the skeleton, the heart, or blood vessels and hollow organs.

Visit the Muscular System page to learn more about muscle tissue.

Connective tissue

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The most common tissue type in the body. Supports organs, covers muscle, connects bones and organs.

Watch the Power Point presentation to learn about the different types of connective tissue.
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Nervous tissue

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Controls the body.  Important for maintaining homeostasis.

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Click this link to watch a quick video discussing how research into the nature of tissues may revolutionize the way medicine is made.
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