The Tissue Level Of Organization
The Tissue Level Of Organization Tissues and homeostasis The four basic types of tissues in the human body contribute to homeostasis by providing diverse functions including protection, support, communication among cells, and resistance . A cell is a complex collection of compartments, each of which carries out a host of biochemical reactions that make life possible. However, a cell seldom functions as an isolated unit in the body. Instead, cells usually work together in groups called tissues. A tissue is a group of cells that usually have a common origin in an embryo and function together to carry out specialized activities. The structure and properties of a specific tissue are influenced by factors such as the nature of the extracellular material that surrounds the tissue cells and the connections between the cells that compose the tissue. Tissues may be hard, semisolid, or even liquid in their consistency, a range exemplified by bone, fat, and blood. In addition, tissues vary tremen