Describe the structure and functions of following
tissues :
(a) Epithelial tissue
(b) Muscular tissue
(c) Nervous tissue
(d) Connective tissue
Answers
Answer:
(a) Epithelial tissue
ans. The epithelium is a type of body tissue that forms the covering on all internal and external surfaces of your body, lines body cavities and hollow organs and is the major tissue in glands.
(b) Muscular tissue
ans. Muscle tissue is composed of cells that have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts. The tissue is highly cellular and is well supplied with blood vessels.
(c) Nervous tissue
ans. Nervous tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities. It stimulates muscle contraction, creates an awareness of the environment, and plays a major role in emotions, memory, and reasoning.
(d) Connective tissue
ans. Connective tissue is made up of cells, fibers, and a gel-like substance. Types of connective tissue include bone, cartilage, fat, blood, and lymphatic tissue.