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tissues

structure, function, location of tissues

TissueCells/StructureFunction Location
simple squamous epithelium single layer of flat thin cells thin layer for diffusion, filtration and secretion air sacs in lungs, lining lumen of blood vessels, serous membranes of body cavities
simple cuboidal epithelium single layer of cells as tall as they are wide, spherical nucleus Absorption and Secretion, forms secretory tissue of most glands and ducts lining of kidney tubules, thyroid gland, ducts of most exocrine glands
non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium single layer of non-ciliated cells as tall as they are wide, include goblet cells absorption and secretion lining of most GI tract
ciliated simple columnar epithelium single layer of ciliated cells as tall as they are wide secretion of mucin and movement of mucus and oocytes lining of larger bronchioles, uterine tubes
ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium single layer of cells with varying heights, all connected to basement membrane, has goblet cells and cilia protection, secretion of mucin and movement of mucus lining the larger airways of respiratory tract(nasal cavity, larynx and pharynx, trachea and bronchi)
nonciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium single layer of cells of varying heights connected to basement layer, lack cilia and goblet cells protection rare- lining of male urethra and epididymis
keratinized stratified squamous epithelium multiple layers, basal cells are cuboidal and alive, apical cells are squamous, lack a nucleus, are filled with keratin and dead protection of underlying layer from abrasion epidermis of skin
nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium multiple cell layers; basal cells are cuboidal, apical cells are squamous. All cells are living and have a nucleus and organelles protection of underlying tissue from abrasion Lining oral cavity, part of pharynx, part of larynx, esophagus, lining of vagina and anus
stratified cuboidal epithelium 2 or more layers of cells, apical surface cells are tall as wide protection and secretion ducts of most exocrine glands and ovarian follicles
stratified columnar epithelium 2 or more layers of cells, cells at apical surface are taller than they are wide protection and secretion large ducts of salivary glands, conjunctiva covering the eye, lining of male urethra
transitional epithelium cuboidal when relaxed, squamous when stretched, some cells are binucleated accommodates volume changes in urinary bladder, ureters, parts of urethra lining bladder, ureter, parts of urethra
endocrine glands lack ducts secrete hormones into blood
exocrine glands unicellular:no duct Multicellular: duct secrete to apical surface throughout
dense regular connective tissue fibroblasts squeezed between densely packed parallel collagen fibers. scarce ground substance, limited vascularity attaches bone to bone, muscle to bone, resists stress in one direction tendons, most ligaments
dense regular elastic connective tissue limited fibroblasts between densely packed parallel collagen and elastic fibers stretch and recoil walls of elastic arteries(aorta), trachea, vocal cords, ligaments between vertabre
dense irregular connective tissue fibroblasts between densely packed but randomly arranged collagen fibers, highly vascular resists stress in all directions reticular layer of dermis, surrounds muscles, bones, elastic and hyaline cartilage
hyaline cartilage chondrocytes in lacunae in semi-rigid matrix of hyaluronic acid semi rigid support nasal septum, bronchi, trachea, larynx, costal cartilages, articular end of long bones, Fetal Skeleton
Fibrocartilage large chondrocytes in lacunae, collagen fibres in irregular bundles weight bearing, resists compression Intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, meniscus
Elastic cartilage numerous, densely packed elastic fibers. chondrocytes densely packed in lacunae flexible, springy structure epiglottis, eustachian tube, external ear
Compact Bone Osteons: parallel cylindrical structures. Lamellae: concentric layers of mineralized matrix. Canaliculi: darkly stained open spaces that connect lacunae to each other organic components: collagen and glycoprotein. inorganic components: calcium salts structure, protects vital organs, stores minerals outside of bones
spongy bone latticework structure of trabeculae, marrow resides between trabeculae blood production inside of bones
Blood erythrocytes, Leukocytes, cellular fragments, Matrix: Plasma-dissolved proteins transport gasses, nutrients, waste, hormones, immune cells throughout
Lymph derived from blood plasma immunity lymph nodes
Skeletal muscle long cylindrical striated, multinucleated myocytes. Parallel and unbranched voluntary movement attaches to bone or skin, external urethral and anal sphincters
Smooth muscle short, fusiform, non striated myocytes, 1 nuclei involuntary movement, moves substances through internal organs. walls of hollow internal organs, intestines, stomach, airways, bladder, uterus, blood vessels. Iris
Cardiac muscle short, branching, striated myocytes.1 or 2 central nuclei, intercalated discs, involuntary. Pumps blood through heart and vessels heart wall (myocardium)
Neurons cell body, dendrites and axon receive, process, and transmit nerve impulses, respond to stimuli. brain, spinal cord, nerves
glial cells astrocytes, schwann cells, oligdendrocytes, ependymal cells protect, nourish and support neurons brain, spinal cord, nerves
areolar connective tissue scattered fibroblasts, abundant viscous ground substance, few collagen and elastic fibers. Fibroblasts, adipocytes, mesenchymal cells, macrophages, mast cells supports and protects tissues and organs. binds tissues together, fills spaces papillary layer of dermis, subcutaneous layer, surrounds organs/neurovasculature/muscle cells
adipose connective tissue closely packed adipocytes, few elastic and collagen fibers, highly vascular, little matrix stores energy, supports and protects tissues and organs, insulates, cushions subcutaneous layer, surrounds some organs
reticular connective tissue some fibroblasts, numerous WBCs in viscous ground substance, meshwork of reticular fibers provides stoma (supportive framework) for lymphatic organs spleen, lymph nodes, red bone marrow
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