Fill in the Blanks Fill in the Blanks: Exploring Plant and Animal TissuesOnline version Test your knowledge on plant and animal tissues with this engaging fill-in-the-blanks game! by Dilnaz Nyshanbay 1 nervous Dermal connective functions muscle Ground Epithelial vascular cells Plant and animal tissues are groups of that work together to perform specific . In plants , there are three main types of tissues : dermal , vascular , and ground tissue . tissue serves as a protective layer , while tissue is responsible for the transport of water , nutrients , and food throughout the plant . tissue is involved in photosynthesis , storage , and support . In animals , tissues are categorized into four main types : epithelial , connective , muscle , and nervous tissue . tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities , tissue supports and binds other tissues , tissue enables movement , and tissue transmits signals throughout the body .