ch 3

cell

are the structural units that form all body tissues

Tissue

A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.

the type of tissue

epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous

epithelial tissue

forms the epidermis (top layer of the skin)

connective tissue

is composed of cells that can form tissues of various consistencies

nervous tissue

is composed of cells called neurons

muscle tissue

composed of cells called contractile fibers

unilateral

one side

Ipsilateral

same side

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