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Spongy bone consists of bars and plates
separated by irregular spaces,
but it is still quite strong.

4.1 Epithelial Tissue
(See page(s) 55)

Describe the general characteristics and functions of epithelial tissue.

Name the major types of epithelial tissue, and relate each one to a particular organ.

4.2 Connective Tissue
(See page(s) 58)

Describe the general characteristics and functions of connective tissue.

Name the major types of connective tissue, and relate each one to a particular organ.

4.3 Muscular Tissue
(See page(s) 62)

Describe the general characteristics and functions of muscular tissue.

Name the major types of muscular tissue, and relate each one to a particular organ.

4.4 Nervous Tissue
(See page(s) 64)

Describe the general characteristics and functions of nervous tissue.

4.5 Extracellular Junctions, Glands, and Membranes
(See page(s) 65)

Describe the structure and function of three types of extracellular junctions.

Describe the difference between an exocrine and an endocrine gland with examples.

Describe the way the body’s membranes are organized.

Name and describe the major types of membranes in the body.






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