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Tissues & Types
| Type | Function & Location |
|---|---|
| Simple Squamous | Filtering fluids, diffusion; Air sacs of lungs (alveoli) |
| Simple Cuboidal | Exchanging materials; Kidney Tubules |
| Simple Columnar | Absorb/Secrete; Small intestine |
| Stratified Squamous | Highly Protective; Epidermis, mouth, vagina |
| Pseudostratified Columnar | Secretes/Propels mucous; Trachea |
| Transitional | Stretch, change shape; Bladder |
| Areolar | Cushion, absorbs water; Between layers, surrounding organs |
| Reticular | Support framework;Lymph nodes, spleen |
| Dense regular | Strong like rope/cable; Tendons, ligaments |
| Dense Irregular | Durable, withstand stress; Dermis |
| Adipose | Energy storage, cushion; Breast, eyes, kidneys, everywhere |
| Bone, Oseos Tissue | Support, Protect, Blood Production; Skeleton |
| Blood | Transport immunity; Cardiovascular system |
| Hyaline Cartlidge | Resists friction; Ends of long bones, nose |
| Elastic Cartlidge | Very flexible; Ear, Epiglotus |
| Fibro Cartlidge | Absorb shock, resist compression; Discs in back |