Chapter 4.3, Problem 1LO

Summary Introduction

To determine: The relative proportions of muscle tissue and nervous tissue in the body.

Introduction A group of cells that perform similar functions and have similar properties are grouped to form tissues. The study of tissues is known as “histology.” The muscle tissue contributes for about 50% of the body weight. The muscle tissues are present in the muscles of all the animals, and it is responsible for the contraction of the muscles. The nervous tissue present in the nervous system and spinal cord is involved in transmitting nerve impulses.