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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Identify the body’s four basic types of tissues and describe their roles.

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Step 1

In physiology, the term tissue can be described as a level of organization in multicellular organisms, made up of a group of cells with similar morphology and act together to perform a specific function. Histology refers to the branch of biology which is concerned with the study of biological tissue.

Step 2

A human body is made up of four basic types of tissues, which are described as follows:

Muscle tissue refers to the tissue type made up of cells having the ability to contract to move different body parts. The muscle tissue is responsible for both voluntary as well as involuntary movements in humans.
Epithelial tissue: This tissue covers both outer and inner surfaces of organs and blood vessels in the human body. Some of the major functions of epithelial tissue include protection, diffusion, excretion, sensory reception, and more.
Connective tissue: This tissue is widely spread throughout the human body and provides support and protection to the human body.
Nerve tissue consists of specialized cells called nerve cells that are electrically stimulated and conduct impulse from and to all body parts. Nerve tissue is involved in integration and communication in the human body.