BIO 208: A&P - Tissue Types
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| Simple Squamous Epithelium | Single layer of flattened cells, 1 nucleus. Looks like fried egg.
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| Where is Simple Squamous Epithelium found? | Alveoli of lungs
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| What is the function of Simple Squamous Epithelium cells? | Diffusion, filtration
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| Simple Cuboidal Epithelium | Thick cube shaped cells, 1 central nucleus
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| Where is Simple Cuboidal Epithelium found? | Kidney tubules, glands
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| What is the function of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium cells? | Active transport, diffusion, secretion
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| Simple Columnar Epithelium | Tall thin, 1 nucleus at the bottom of the cell
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| Where is Simple Columnar Epithelium found? | Stomach, intestines
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| What is the function of Simple Columnar Epithelium cells? | Secretion, absorption
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| Stratified Squamous Epithelium | Thick layer at the apical surface but below is cuboidal
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| Where is Stratified Squamous Epithelium found? | Mouth, esophagus, skin
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| What is the function of Stratified Squamous Epithelium cells? | Protection, barriers
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| Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium | Looks like more than 1 layer, but only 1 layer
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| Where is Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium found? | Glands, ducts, respiratory passages
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| What is the function of Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium cells? | Secretion of mucus
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| Areolar Connective Tissue | Many fibers. Looks like bean sprouts.
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| Where is Areolar Connective Tissue found? | Hypodermis, below basement membranes
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| What is the function of Areolar Connective Tissue cells? | Support and nourishment
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| Adipose Connective Tissue | Few fibers. Bubbles.
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| Where is Adipose Connective Tissue found? | Under skin, yellow marrow
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| What is the function of Adipose Connective Tissue cells? | Energy storage, protection, insulation
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| Dense Regular Connective Tissue | Densely packed collagen in the same direction
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| Where is Dense Regular Connective Tissue found? | Tendons and Ligaments
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| What is the function of Dense Regular Connective Tissue cells? | Stretch and strength
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| Hyaline Cartilage Connective Tissue | Few or no visible fibers. Smooth/glassy.
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| Where is Hyaline Cartilage Connective Tissue found? | Ends of long bones, trachea, ribs, nose
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| What is the function of Hyaline Cartilage Connective Tissue cells? | Rigidity with flexibility
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| Fibrocartilage Connective Tissue | Collagen fibers in thick bundles
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| Where is Fibrocartilage Connective Tissue found? | Between vertebrae, knees, pelvis
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| What is the function of Fibrocartilage Connective Tissue cells? | To be able to withstand compressive, pulling, and tearing forces
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| Elastic Cartilage Connective Tissue | Fewer elastin fibers than cells
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| Where is Elastic Cartilage Connective Tissue found? | Ear, epiglottis
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| What is the function of Elastic Cartilage Connective Tissue cells? | Lots of flexion with some rigidity
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| Bone Connective Tissue | Mineralized matrix in rings
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| Where is Bone Connective Tissue found? | Everywhere
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| What is the function of Bone Connective Tissue cells? | Strength, support, movement
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| Blood Fluid Connective Tissue | Fluid matrix (plasma)
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| Where is Blood Fluid Connective Tissue found? | Everywhere
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| What is the function of Blood Fluid Connective Tissue cells? | Transport of gasses, nutrients, waste, and protection
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| Skeletal Muscle Tissue | Striated, multi-nucleated
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| Where is Skeletal Muscle Tissue found? | Attached to bones of skeleton
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| What is the function of Skeletal Muscle Tissue cells? | Provides voluntary movement
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| Cardiac Muscle Tissue | Striated, 1 central nucleus, intercalated disks
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| Where is Cardiac Muscle Tissue found? | Heart walls
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| What is the function of Cardiac Muscle Tissue cells? | Involuntary contraction to move blood through the body
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| Smooth Muscle Tissue | Non-striated, 1 central nucleus, small and spindle shaped with tapered ends
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| Where is Smooth Muscle Tissue found? | Hollow internal structures
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| What is the function of Smooth Muscle Tissue cells? | Helps move substances along, food through digestive tracks
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| Neural Tissue | Cell body contains nucleus
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| Where is Neural Tissue found? | Brain, nervous system, spinal cord
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| What is the function of Neural Tissue cells? | Convert stimuli into a nerve impulse or action potential
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