[Biology] Introduction to Tissue

TISSUE

Tissue is defined as An aggregation of structurally and functionally identical cells along with their extracellular material, acting in synergy to perform a specific function.

STUDY OF TISSUE

The study of tissues falls under two branches which are as follows;

HISTOLOGY

Histology is the branch of anatomy in which we study the structure and functions of tissues.

HISTOPATHOLOGY

Histopathology is a diagnostic branch of pathology in which we study tissues in light of various diseases.