Question | Answer |
Simple Squamous | Single Layer of flattened cells, alveoli of lungs, Diffusion of respiratory gases between alveolar air and blood; |
Simple Squamous | Single layer of flattened cells, lining of blood and lymphatic vessels, diffusion, filtration, and osmosis |
Stratified Squamous | Many layers; outermost layer(s) are flattened cells, Surface of lining of mouth and esophagus, Surface of skin, Protection |
Stratified Squamous | Structure: Many layers; outermost layer(s) are flattened cells |
Stratified Squamous | Locations: Surface of lining of mouth and esophagus, Surface of skin (epidermis) |
Stratified Squamous | Function: Protection |
Stratified Transitional | Many layers of varying transitional shapes, capable of stretching, Urinary bladder, Protection |
Stratified Transitional | Structure: Many layers of varying transitional shapes, capable of stretching |
Stratified Transitional | Locations: Urinary bladder |
Stratified Transitional | Function: Protection |
Simple Columnar | Single layer of tall, narrow cells, Surface layer of lining of stomach, intestines, parts of repiratory tract, Protection, secretion, transport (absorbtion) |
Simple Columnar | Structure: Single layer of tall, narrow cells |
Simple Columnar | Location: Surface layer of lining of stomach, intestines, parts of respiratory tract |
Simple Columnar | Function: Protection, secretion, transport (absorbtion) |
Pseudostratified | Single layer of tall cells that wedge together to appear as if there are two or more layers, surface of lining of trachea, Protection |
Pseudostratified | Structure: Single layer of tall cells that wedge together to appear as if there are two or more layers |
Pseudostratified | Location: Surface of lining of trachea |
Pseudostratified | Functions: Protection |
Simple cuboidal | Single layer of cells that are as tall as they are wide, Glands, kidney tubules, Secretion, absorption |
Simple cuboidal | Strucure: Single layer of cells that are as tall as they are wide |
Simple cuboidal | Locations: Glands, kidney tubules |
Simple cuboidal | Functions: Secretion, absorption |
Simple squamous | Epithelial Tissue |
Stratified squamous | Epithelial Tissue |
Simple columnar | Epithelial Tissue |
Stratified transitional | Epithelial Tissue |
Pseudostratified | Epithelial Tissue |
Simple Cuboidal | Epithelial Tissue |
Areolar | Connective Tissue |
Adipose (fat) | Connective Tissue |
Dense fibrous | Connective Tissue |
Bone | Connective Tissue |
Cartilage | Connective Tissue |
Blood | Connective Tissue |
Hematopoietic | Connective Tissue |
Areolar | Loose arrangement of fibers and cells, Area between other tissues and organs, Connection |
Adipose (fat) | Cells contain large fat compartments, area under skin padding at various points, Protection, insulation, support, nutrient reserve |
Dense Fibrous | Dense arrangement of collagen fiber bundles, Tendons, ligaments, fascia, scar tissue, Flexible but strong connection |
Bone | Hard, calcified matrix arranged in osteons, skeleton, support protection |
Cartilage | Hard but flexible matrix with imbedded chondrocytes, part of nasal septum, are covering articular surfaces of bones, larynx, rings in trachea and bronchi, Disks between vertebrae, external ear, Firm but flexible, support, Withstand pressure |
Blood | Liquid matrix with flowing red and white cells, blood vessels, transportation |
Hematopoietic | Liquid matrix with dense arrangement of blood cell-producing cells, red bone marrow, blood cell formation |
Skeletal (striated voluntary) | Muscle tissue |
Cardiac (striated involuntary) | Muscle Tissue |
Smooth (nonstriated involuntary or visceral) | Muscle Tissue |
Muscle Tissue | Skeletal, Cardiac, Smooth |
Skeletel Tissue | Long, threadlike cells with multiple nuclei and striations, muscles that attach to bones, Maintenance of posture, movement of bones. |
Skeletal Tissue | Long, threadlike cells with multiple nuclei and striations, eyeball muscles, eye movement |
Skeletal Tissue | Long, threadlike cells with multiple nuclei and striations, Upper third of esophagus, First part of swallowing |
Cardiac (striated involuntary) | Branching, interconnected cylinders with faint striations, Wall of heart, Contraction of heart |
Smooth (nonstriated involuntary or visceral) | Threadlike cells with single nuclei and no striations, walls of tubular viscera of digestive, respiratory and genitourinary tracts. Movement of substances along respective tracts |
Smooth (nonstriated involuntary or visceral) | Threadlike cells with single nuclei and no striations. Walls of blood vessels and large lymphatic vessels. Changing of diameter of vessels |
Smooth (nonstriated involuntary or visceral) | Threadlike cells with single nuclei and no striations. Ducts of glands. Movement of substances along ducts. |
Smooth (nonstriated involuntary or visceral) | Threadlike cells with single nuclei and no striations. Intrinsic eye muscles (iris and ciliary body). Changing of diameter of pupils and shape of lens. |
Smooth (nonstriated involuntary or visceral) | Threadlike cells with single nuclei and no striations. Arrector muscles of hairs. Erection of hairs (goose pimples) |
Nervous Tissue | Nerve cells with large cell bodies and thin fiber-like extensions; supportive glial cells also present. Brain, spinal cord, nerves. Irritability, conduction |