Histology Histology Epithelial Tissue Made of sheets of cells that cover body surfaces and form many organs.
Cells are very closely packed together.
Found in the outer layer of the skin lining body cavities, lining of digestive and respiratory system, lining inside of blood vessels and the heart. Functions to protect, absorb, secrete, and filter. Found in muscles, heart and glands that contract Functions to produce movement. Skeletal Muscle Tissue Cardiac Muscle Tissue Smooth Muscle Tissue Connective Tissue Cells are separated by a nonliving matrix. Found throughout the body.