histological classification of animal tissues

It is normally found as a covering either externally or internally. It is the simplest and the least specialised animal tissue. It is described as avascular, since a direct blood supply is absent. The tissue depends upon the other underlying tissues for..

Adipose tissues These are fat cells. They are oval or rounded cells filled with fat droplets. This tissue is found below the skin and in the bone marrow. The function of this tissue is to store fat and conserve body he..

Areolar tissues This consists of tendons and ligaments. Tendons are strong inelastic and connect muscles to bones. Ligaments are elastic and connect bones to each other. This tissue has a matrix in which are scattered special cells, which can engulf bacteria and prevent infe..

Nature, Occurrence and Function Neuron The brain, spinal cord and nerves are all composed of nervous tissue. Each nerve cell is called a neuron. These are highly specialized cells. They have the ability to receive stimulus from within or outside and send impulses to different parts of the..

The muscular tissue is a tissue that is capable of bringing about different types of movements in the body. It is one of the highly specialized animal tissues. It is a derivative of mesoderm. The muscular tissue exhibits a unique property called con..

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A group of cells of the same type or of a mixed type having a common origin and performing similar functions are called tissues..