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| A group of cells that function together to carry out specialized activities. |
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| The science that deals with the study of tissues. |
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Epithelium
Connective
Muscle
Nervous |
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No spaces between cells
covers body surfaces and lines hollow organs, body cavities, ducts, and forms glands. |
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Web-like strands of transmembrane proteins.
Seal off passageways between adjacent cells.
Common in stomach, intestines, and bladder. |
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Dense layer of proteins called plaque.
Resist separation of cells during contractile activities. |
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Attach adjacent cells together.
Prevent epidermal cells from separating under tension and cardiac muscles cells from pulling apart during contraction. |
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Resemble half a desmosome.
Do not link to adjacent cells but anchor to basement membrane. |
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| Connect neighboring cells via tiny fluid-filled tunnels called connexons. |
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