| Term | Definition |
| Simple squamous epithelium | Common site for diffusion and osmosis |
| Simple cuboidal epithelium | Functions and secretion and absorption, secretes glandular products |
| Simple columnar epithelium | Secretion and absorption |
| Stratified squamous epithelium | Contain Keratin which protects the underlying tissue |
| Stratified cuboidal epithelium | Protection |
| Stratified columnar epithelium | Protection, secretion |
| Pseudostratified columnar epithelium | Secretes mucus which works with Celia to sweep away dirt |
| Transitional epithelium | Helps organs to contract and stretch |
| Loose CT | Bind organs together, holds tissue fluids |
| Adipose tissue | Protects, insulates, and stores fat |
| Reticular CT | Supports |
| Dense CT | Binds organs together |
| Elastic CT | Provides elastic quality |
| Hyaline Cartilage | Supports, protects, provides framework in solid â gel matrix |
| Elastic cartilage | Supports, protects, provides flexible framework |
| Fibrocartilage | Supports, protects, absorbs shock in solid â gel matrix |
| Bone | Supports, protects, provides framework in solid matrix |
| Blood | Transports gases, defense against disease, clotting |
| Skeletal muscle tissue | Voluntary movements of skeletal parts |
| Smooth muscle tissue | Involuntary movements of internal organs |
| Cardiac muscle tissue | Heart movements, involuntary |
| Nervous tissue | Sensory reception and conduction of nerve impulses |
| Epithelial tissue | Protection, secretion, absorption, excretion |
| Connective tissue | Bind, support, protect, fill spaces, store fat, produce blood cells |
| Muscle tissue | Movement |
