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Body Tissues
Locations and Functions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simple Squamous (E) | Lungs Diffusion, Filtration, and Transfer of Materials |
| Simple Columnar (E) | Digestive Tract Absorption, Secretion, and Excretion |
| Simple Cuboidal (E) | Kidney Tubules Absorption or Secretion |
| Adipose (Loose C) | Under Skin Energy Storage, Insulation, and Protection |
| Areolar (Loose C) | Everywhere under Epithelial Tissues (Around Organs) Organs in Place |
| Cartilage (Dense C) | Nose, ears, Trachea Support and Cushioning |
| Bone (Dense C) | Bones Support, Protection, and Movement |
| Blood (Dense C) | Blood Vessels and Heart Chambers Oxygen, Nutrients, and Immune Cells |
| Skeletal (M) | Attached to Bones Movement |
| Cardiac (M) | Heart Heart Functions |
| Smooth (M) | Hollow organs (Stomach) Control Movement and Digestion |
| Spinal Cord Motor Neuron (N) | Spinal Cord Sends Signals from Heart to Muscles |