tissues
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why is epithelial tissue thin and flat and very closely joined together
to form a smooth surface for linings and covering of organs
what is the function of connective tissue
provide support for the body and helps to hold all the body parts together
what separates connective tissue
non-cellular material called matrix
where is connective tissue found
bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments
what are the 3 types of muscular tissue
skeletal, smooth cardiac
what is the structure of muscular tissue
long and thin, can contract to become shorter
what is nervous tissue made up of
specialised cells called neurons
why does nervous tissue have long projections from the body
when a part of the neutron is stimulated, messages can be sent along these projections from one part of the body to another