Nervous Tissue The nervous tissues are specialized with no intercellular space. They are found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These are the main components of the nervous system. The nervous system function to regulate and controls bodily functions. The nervous system consisting two parts- Central Nervous System and Read more…
Muscular Tissue The Muscle tissue is soft and it makes different types of muscles in animals, which gives the ability of muscles to contract. Muscular tissues are also referred to as myopropulsive tissue. Muscular tissues are formed during embryonic development by the process of myogenesis. The muscle tissues are mesodermal Read more…
Connective tissues The term connective tissue was introduced in 1830 by Johannes Peter Muller. The tissue was already recognized as a distinct class in the 18th century Connective tissues are the most abundant and widely distributed tissues of complex animals. These are mesodermal in origin. They perform the special function Read more…
Epithelial tissue The term “epithelium” was introduced by Frederic Ruysch in 1703. Epithelium tissue is made up of one or more layers of cells that are compactly arranged with a little intracellular matrix. Important features of Epithelial tissue: The Epithelial tissues line the external surfaces of organs and blood vessels Read more…
Classification of Animal Tissues Animal Tissues In multicellular animals, a group of similar cells along with intercellular substances perform a specific function. Such an organization is called tissue. The tissues arise from the undifferentiated cells of Primary Germ Layers i.e. Ectoderm, Mesoderm, and Endoderm. Features of tissues: These tissues form Read more…