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1. Muscle Tissue: Muscle tissue is contractile in nature and

functions to move the skeletal system and body viscera.

Type Characteristics Location

Striated, Skeletal muscles of the
Skeletal
voluntary body
Walls of digestive tract and
Non-striated,
Smooth blood vessels, uterus,
involuntary
urinary bladder
Striated,
Cardiac Heart
involuntary

2. Nervous Tissue: Nervous tissue is composed of cells (neurons)

that respond to external and internal stimuli and have the
capability to transmit a message (impulse) from one area of the
body to another. This tissue thus induces a response of distant
muscles or glands, as well as regulating body processes such as
respiration, circulation, and digestion.
3. Epithelial Tissue: Epithelial tissue covers the external surfaces
of the body and lines the internal tubes and cavities. It also
forms the glands of the body. Characteristics of epithelial tissue
(epithelium) are that it
1. has compactly aggregated cells;
2. has limited intercellular spaces and substance;
3. is avascular (no blood vessels);
4. lies on a connective tissue layer—the basal lamina;
5. has cells that form sheets and are polarized;
6. is derived from all three germ layers.

Microvilli—fingerlike projections of plasma membranes.

Cilia—motile organelles extending into the luman consisting of

specifically arranged microtubules.

Flagella—similar to cilia. Primary examples are human

spermatozoa.

Stereocilia—are actually very elongated Microvilli.

4. Connective Tissue: Connective tissue is the packing and
supporting material of the body tissues and organs. It develops
from mesoderm (mesenchyme). All connective tissues consist of
three distinct components: ground substance, cells and fibers.
o Ground substance. Ground substance is located between
the cells and fibers, both of which are embedded in it. It
forms an amorphous intercellar material. In the fresh
state, it appears as a transparent and homogenous gel. It
acts as a route for the passage of nutrients and wastes to
and from the cells within or adjacent to the connective
tissue.
o Fibers. The fiber components of connective tissue add
support and strength. Three types of fibers are present:
collagenous, elastic and reticular.