tissues in the human body

forms linings, coverings, and glandular tissue of the body

cells packed tightly to create continuous sheets

protective

contract muscle causing movement in body

3 main types:

skeletal, cardiac, and smooth

movement

protects, supports and binds body tissues together

made up of different types of cells

examples of connective tissue: bone, cartilage, fat, and blood

tendons and ligaments

support

composed of neurons

send and receive signals

responds to stimuli

transmits impulses

make up brain, spinal cord and nerves

activation