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Histology

TermDefinition
Simple Squamous Epithelium single layer of flat cells (nuclei centered), diffusion/filtration, lungs and blood vessels
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium single layer of cube cells (nuclei centered), absorption/secretion, kidney tubules
Simple Columnar Epithelium single layer of rectangular cells (nuclei not centered), absorption/secretion, stomach/digestive system
Pseudostratified (Ciliated) Columnar Epithelium single layer of columnar cells with different heights and nuclei levels, secretion, trachea (respiratory system)
Stratified Squamous Epithelium multi-layer of squamous cells, protection, skin
Transitional Epithelium several cell layers (multi-type), stretching, bladder
Areolar Connective Tissue 3 fibers are present: elastic/collagen/reticular(not visible), cushions organs and absorbs fluids, part of the skin
Adipose Connective Tissue similar to areolar but with large fat cells, insulation (warmth), under skin
Reticular Connective Tissue reticular fibers and cells (WBC), support, lymph nodes
Dense Regular Connective Tissue one-directional parallel collagen fibers with few elastin fibers (cell-fibroblast), attaches muscle to bone and bone to bone (SUPPORT), tendons and ligaments
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue irregular collagen fibers with few elastin fibers (cell-fibroblast), strong support, dermis of skin
Bone (Osseous) Connective Tissue hard calcified matrix with collagen fibers (cell-osteocytes), strong support and protection, bones
Blood Connective Tissue red blood cells (erythrocytes) and white blood cells (leukocytes) in plasma, transportation, blood vessels
Hyaline Cartilage Connective Tissue collagen fibers and chondrocytes in lacunae, strong support, nose
Fibrocartilage Connective Tissue thick collagen fibers, shock absorber, intervertebral discs
Elastic Cartilage Connective Tissue elastin fibers, strong and flexible support, external ear (ear and nose)
Nervous Tissue neurons and glial cells, communication, nervous system (brain)
Cardiac Muscle Tissue striations (single dark lines) and intercalated discs with one nucleus, movement, heart
Skeletal Muscle Tissue striations (many similar lines, long cells, multiple nuclei), movement, skeletal muscles
Smooth Muscle Tissue no striations (central nucleus), movement, blood vessels
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