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Med. Terms Pg 27
The 4 basic tissue types
Tissue type | Definition |
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Muscle tissue | produces movement in the body through contraction, or shortening in length. |
Epithelial tissue | the lining for internal organs and also forms the outer skin. |
Connective tissue | the supporting and protective tissue in body structures. |
Nervous tissue | forms a network of nerves throughout the entire body. |