Human body tissue

Covers the levels of organization of the human body.

Epithelial tissues serve many purposes such as protection, secretion, absorbs, and filters what goes through cavities. There are many types of epithelial tissues, such as the epidermis (which is the outer layer of the skin). Epithelial tissues protects the body from bacteria. The epithelial tissues actually removes dust that is ingested during respiration. WOW! Note worthy!

"Epithelial tissue is composed of tightly connected cells arranged in one or more layers. Epithelial tissues covers the whole surface of the body (it's your skin!) as well as lining all cavities and forming glands. Epithelial tissues as many functions including protection, sensation, diffusion, secretion, absorption and excretion." http://www.hartnell.edu/tutorials/biology/tissues.html

Connective Tissue. The illustration shows the dense, adipose, areolar, compact bone, and blood tissues. Illustration by E Gregory

Human skin anatomy, computer artwork.

© 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. Connective Tissue Found everywhere in the body Includes the most abundant and widely distributed tissues Functions: Provides protection Binds body tissues together Supports the body © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.

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Blood vessels are the channels through which blood is distributed to body tissues. In human anatomy, the blood vessels are the components of the circulatory system that transport blood throughout the human body. Click through to get the free and editable template.