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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader
Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Chapter Outline


4.1 Types of Tissues

  • Animal tissues can be categorized into four major types: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues. 62
  • Epithelial tissues line body cavities and cover surfaces. 62
  • Connective tissues protect, support, and bind other tissues. 64
  • Muscular tissues make body parts move. 67
  • Nervous tissues coordinate the activities of the other tissues and body parts. 68

    4.2 Body Cavities and Body Membranes

  • The internal organs occur within cavities lined by membranes that also cover the organs themselves. 69

    4.3 Organ Systems

  • Organs are grouped into organ systems, each of which has specialized functions. 70
  • The skin contains various tissues and has accessory organs. It is sometimes called the integumentary system. 71

    4.4 Homeostasis

  • Humans have a marked ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment. All organ systems contribute to homeostasis. 74 s








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