TISSUES OF BODY

Tissues of body module is an introductory step towards the understanding of the human body and its histological aspects. The aim of this module is to describe to the students the living body, based on cell, classification of basic tissues and explain their embryological derivatives. Starting with the cell as the functional unit of all living organisms, the knowledge will then be applied in stating the cellular basis of diseases. This module helps in learning about the structure of body tissues which is composed of cells. Structure that is closely related to the cells function. Together with the knowledge from physiology, biochemistry, pathology and other basic sciences, the study of body tissues can provide a powerful tool in understanding the normal functioning of the body as well as the disease process.