Simple epithelium

      Compound epithelium

1. It is composed of only one layer of cells.

2. It is mainly involved in the function of absorption and secretion.

3. It is present in the lining of the
stomach, intestine.

1. It is composed of many layers of cells.

2. It is mainly involved in the function of protection and has a limited role in absorption and secretion.

3. It is present in the lining of the pharynx and buccal cavity.

        Cardiac muscles 

        Striated muscles

1. They are involuntary in function.

2. They are multi-nucleate and
branched.

3. They are found only in the heart.

1. They are voluntary in function.

2. They are multi-nucleate and unbranched.

3. They are found only in triceps, biceps,and limbs

Dense regular connective tissues 

Dense irregular connective tissues

1. In dense regular connective tissues, collagen fibres are present in rows between parallel boundless fibres.

2. They are present in tendons and
ligaments

1. In dense irregular connective
tissues, fibres are arranged irregularly.

2. They are present in the skin.

            Adipose tissue 

        Blood tissue

1. It is composed of collagen fibres, elastin fibres, fibroblasts, macrophages, and adipociytes

2. It helps in the synthesis, storage, and metabolism of fats.

3. It is present beneath the skin.

1. It is composed of RBCs, WBCs,
platelets, and plasma.

2. It helps in the transportation of
food, wastes, gases, and hormones.

3. It is present in the blood vessels.