There are four main types of tissues in the body: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue. Epithelial tissue covers and lines body surfaces and forms glands. It can be simple with one cell layer or stratified with multiple cell layers. Connective tissue supports and binds other tissues. It includes connective tissue proper, bone, cartilage, and blood. Muscle tissue allows for movement and includes skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. Nervous tissue facilitates communication in the body.
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Tissues, organs, and organ systems
1. Tissues
Groups of cells
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2. Epithelial coverings and
glandular
a. Simple one layer
b. Stratified more than
one layer
16. Organ Systems:
Integumentary system skin, glands, and hair; protects body
Skeletal system bones, joints, ligaments; protects, supports body
organs, movement
Muscular system skeletal muscles and tendons; movement
Nervous system neuron cells (generate, conduct, and respond
to nerve impuses) and supporting cells (insulate, nourish, and
protect); fast-acting communication and control system
17. Endocrine system various glands and tissue
scattered through out body; secrete hormones to
maintain homeostasis
Cardiovascular system heart, blood vessels, and blood; transports
oxygen, nutrients, and waste
Lymphatic/immune system lymphatic vessels and organs; defense to fight
infection
Respiratory system larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs; supplies
oxygen, removes carbon dioxide
18. Digestive system mouth, esophagus, stomach, and
intestine; breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
Urinary system kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra;
eliminates wastes regulates water, electrolyte, and acid base
homeostasis
Reproductive systems
testes, ovaries, ducts, penis, vagina, uterus; produce eggs
and sperm and hormones; in females supports and
nourishes the embryo and fetus