Animal tissue
Animal Tissue
Animal tissue is a group of cells that perform a similar function in an animal's body. The study of animal tissue is known as Histology.
Pronunciation
- /ˈænɪməl ˈtɪʃuː/
Etymology
The term 'animal tissue' is derived from the Latin 'animalis' meaning 'having breath' and the French 'tissu' meaning 'woven', referring to the interconnected nature of cells in a tissue.
Types of Animal Tissue
There are four main types of animal tissue:
- Epithelial tissue - This tissue covers the body surface and lines its cavities.
- Connective tissue - This tissue supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs.
- Muscle tissue - This tissue is responsible for producing force and motion.
- Nervous tissue - This tissue is responsible for transmitting signals in the body.
Functions of Animal Tissue
Animal tissues perform a variety of functions that are vital to the survival of animals. These include:
- Protection - Epithelial tissue protects the body from physical damage.
- Support - Connective tissue provides support to the body and helps hold the body together.
- Movement - Muscle tissue allows for movement in the body.
- Signal transmission - Nervous tissue transmits signals between different parts of the body.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Animal tissue
- Wikipedia's article - Animal tissue
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