This document provides an overview of epithelial and connective tissues. It defines tissues and the four main types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous. It then focuses on epithelial tissues, describing their characteristics, functions, and classifications including simple, stratified and glandular epithelia. The document next covers connective tissues, their cells, extracellular matrix components and major types including loose, adipose and reticular connective tissues. Key functions and structures of epithelial and connective tissues are summarized.