The four types of tissue of the human body

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Nervous tissue

Composed of neurons (nerve cells) acts as the function unit of the nervous system, also composed of brain and spinal cord

Epithelial tissue

Found on the outer layer of skin; forms ducts, tubes, and parts of certain glands

Connective tissue

Most abundant of all the body tissues; can be liquid or gel-like. Tendons, ligaments, anything that connects together is CT

Muscle tissue

Three types Voluntary: any muscle that you can move manually, like biceps Involuntary: body does on its own, the heart moves on its own, automatically makes heartbeat Cardiac muscle tissue: specific muscle tissue in the heart


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