Exploring Biological Tissues

Biological organisms follow this hierarchy: Cells < Tissue < Organ < Organ System.

Tissue is a biological organizational level between cells and a complete organ, consisting of similar cells and their extracellular matrix that carry out a specific function.

The English word 'tissue' derives from the French word 'tissu', the past participle of the verb tisser, meaning 'to weave'.

<p>Histology is the study of tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To consist of the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To consist mainly of nerves that connect the CNS to every other part of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Motor nerves (efferent nerves) and sensory nerves (afferent nerves)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mixed nerves that serve both motor and sensory functions</p> Signup and view all the answers