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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms

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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Human Body Systems

Types of Tissues

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Types of Tissues

In our bodies and in other animals, cells work together in groups to perform specific tasks. These groups of cells are called tissues. There are four main types of tissues: epithelial, muscle, connective, and nervous tissue. Each one has a special role. For exam...

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Tissues are groups of similar cells that work together to perform specific functions in the body.

The human body has four main types of tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

To begin with, epithelial tissue makes up the outer layer of the skin and lines internal passages such as the mouth, nose, and digestive t...

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