4 basic Tissue types in a human body review

Tissues

Tissues are a group of cells with common structure (form) and function (job).

Reticular Connective Tissue

Internal supporting framework of some organs.

Connective Tissue

1) Wraps around organs, cushions and protects it. 2) Stores nutrients 3) Internal support for organs 4) As a tendon and ligament protects joints & attaches muscles to bone

Areolar Tissue

Cushion around organ.

Epithelium

Jobs- 1) It protects us from the outside world-skin. 2) Absorbs - stomach and intestinal lining (gut). 3) Filters - Kidney 4) Secrets - forms glands.

Nervous Tissue

Find in brain spinal cord, and nerves.

Cartilage

Firm flexible connective tissue found in various forms.

Irregular Tissue

Skin, organ capsules

Adipose Connective Tissue

Storehouse for nutrients.

Bone

Stores calcium in the bone, contains blood forming in cells. Provides framework.

Dense Connective Tissue

Tendons and ligaments