Chapter 19, Problem 1RCC

What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?

Give an example of each.

To determine

To find:

The four major types of tissues present in the body with their examples.

Answer to Problem 1RCC

Solution:

The four main types of tissues found in the human body are epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.

Explanation of Solution

Tissues are defined as a group of similar cells that performs a similar function.

The four major types of tissues found in the body are as follows:

• Epithelial tissue:

It consists of tightly packed cells that cover the internal and external surfaces of the body. For example skin.

• Connective tissue:

It consists of cells scattered within an external matrix. It binds and supports other tissues and organs present in the body. For example, bone, cartilage, and blood.

• Muscle tissue:

It consists of muscle cells that can contract or shorten. For example, skeletal muscles (voluntary movements), smooth muscles (internal organs and blood vessels), and cardiac muscles (heartbeat).

• Nervous tissue:

It is involved in transmitting information from one place to another in the body. For example, brain, spinal cord, and nerves.