A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.
The human body contains four main types of tissue: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue. Organs are made up of two or more types of tissue working together.
Quick Fact
The skin, heart, lungs, and liver each contain multiple types of tissue.
See Also
- Cell
- Organ
- Connective Tissue
- Muscle
- Nerve