ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Tissue (biology)

Alright! Tissues are like the building blocks of plants and animals. They're like tiny little groups of cells that work together to do something specific. Imagine if you and your friends all got together and worked on a big project – like building a fort. Each of your friends would have a specific job, like bringing in the blankets or setting up the chairs. Each of you would have a small part to do, but together you'd make something big!

Tissues work in a similar way. There are different types of tissues that do different things. Like the muscle tissue in your legs helps you run and jump, or the nervous tissue in your brain helps you think and feel things. Each tissue has a job to do, but they all work together to keep your body or a plant healthy and strong.