How to Differentiate Between Different Tissue Types?
Each tissue type has unique characteristics that can be identified histologically:
Epithelial Tissue: Characterized by tightly packed cells with minimal extracellular matrix, often forming continuous sheets. Connective Tissue: Contains more extracellular matrix than cells, with various types such as loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, and specialized connective tissues like bone and cartilage. Muscle Tissue: Identified by elongated cells that are specialized for contraction, including skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. Nervous Tissue: Composed of neurons and glial cells, characterized by the presence of axons and dendrites.
