02 Four Main Types of Tissues:

Question 1

Epithelial Tissue

Answer 1

Epithelial Tissue: lines the surface of the body. Its role is to protect the body and its organs, secrete hormones, and absorb nutrients

Question 2

Connective Tissue

Answer 2

Connective Tissue: holds things together in the body and provides structure and support. It is the most common of the tissues

Question 3

Muscle Tissue

Answer 3

Muscle Tissue: provides the mean for movement of the body. This form of tissue can make itself shorter (contract) to create movement in and for the body

Question 4

Nervous Tissue

Answer 4

Nervous Tissue: is the messenger service of the body. It is made up of neurons and glia which are specialized cells that carry electrical messages