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Animal Tissue

Animal tissues are classified into four main types: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues, each with distinct structures and functions. Epithelial tissue serves as a protective layer and is involved in various functions such as absorption and secretion, while connective tissue provides support and binds other tissues. Muscular tissue facilitates movement, and nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses.

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Animal Tissue

Animal tissues are classified into four main types: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues, each with distinct structures and functions. Epithelial tissue serves as a protective layer and is involved in various functions such as absorption and secretion, while connective tissue provides support and binds other tissues. Muscular tissue facilitates movement, and nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses.

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Animal Tissue

The animal cells are grouped together to form animal tissues. These tissues vary in
their structure, function, and origin. The animal tissues are divided into epithelial,
connective, muscular and nervous tissues. The four basic types of animal tissues are
namely epithelial, connective, nervous and muscle tissues.

There are 9 animal tissues which are Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle
tissue, nervous tissue, skeletal tissue, adipose tissue, dense connective tissue and
glandular tissue.

Epithelial Tissue
Epithelial Tissue form the protective covering and inner lining of the body and organs.
They perform a variety of functions that include protection, secretion, absorption,
excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception . These tissues were the first to
evolve during evolution and were first formed during embryonic development. They
develop from the ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm of the embryo.

Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue

1. These can be single-layered or multi-layered.


2. The tissues have the power to regenerate.
3. These are held together by gap junctions, tight junctions, zonula adheren,
desmosomes, or interdigitation.
4. The plasma membrane of these cells is specialized into flagella, cilia, and
microvilli.

Classifications and functions of Epithelial Tissue


 Sensory epithelium – to perceive stimuli
 Glandular epithelium – secretes chemicals
 Pigmented epithelium – imparts color in retina
 Absorptive epithelium – for absorptions

Connective Tissue
Connective tissues develop from the mesodermal cells of the embryo. they support
and bind other tissues in the body.

The 3 components of Connective tissue:

 Intercellular Matrix: It is made up of mucopolysaccharide, specifically


hyaluronic acid.
 Cells: The major cells include fibroblasts, adipocytes, plasma cells and mast
cells.
 Fibres: Connective tissues are made up of three types of fibres, namely,
collagen fibre, elastic fibre, reticular fibre.

The connective tissues perform the following functions:

1. They attach organs and tissues together.


2. They store fat in the form of adipose tissues.
3. They help in repairing tissues.
4. They prevent the organs from mechanical shocks.
5. The organs also help in defense.

Classifications and functions of Connective Tissue


Connective tissue proper – provides support and protection to the body
Vascular tissue – transport of materials in the body
Skeletal tissue – it supports the body and gives it proper shape and form

Muscle Tissue

The muscular tissue develops from the mesoderm of the embryo. It is classified into
three types:

 Cardiac
 Smooth
 Skeletal
Muscular tissue performs the following functions:

1. It helps in movement and locomotion.


2. It supports the bones and other structures.
3. It is responsible for peristalsis and parturition.

Classifications and functions of Muscular Tissue:


Cardiac – it helps in blood circulation and keeps the heart pumping.
Smooth – these help in peristalsis and other involuntary functions of the body.
Skeletal – provide support, help in movement and maintain homeostasis.

Nervous Tissue
Nervous tissue makes up the peripheral and the central nervous system. It develops
from the ectoderm of the embryo. It possesses the ability to initiate and transmit the
nerve impulse.

The 3 main components of Nervous tissue:

 Neurons – These are the structural and functional unit of nervous system. It
comprises an axon, cell body and dendrites.
 Neuroglia – These are special cells found in the brain and spinal cord. They
provide support to the neurons and fibres.
 Neurosecretory Cells – These function as endocrine organs. They release
chemical from the axons direcly into blood.

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