Anatomy And Physiology: Tissues

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Tissue A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function.
Connective Tissue Serves to support, protect, and bind together other tissues of the body.
Epithelial Tissue A protective covering on the body surfaces.
Liquid Tissue Blood and lymph; carries waste products and hormones through the body
Muscular Tissue Contracts and moves the various parts of the body
Nerve Tissue Carries messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions.