Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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There are four major types of tissue in humans, namely epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous. The connective tissues are specialized tissues that connect various other tissues together to provide support. Connective tissues are made up of three components, namely ground substance, fibers, and cells.
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