anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
simple squamous
A
- 1 layer
- alveoli
- secretion, filtration, diffusion
2
Q
simple cuboidal
A
- 1 layer
- cubed
- kidney tubules, thyroid gland
- secretion, mucus production
3
Q
simple columnal
A
- 1 layer
- long
- absorption, secretion of mucus or reproductive cells
- uterus, stomach + intestines
4
Q
pseudostratified columnar
A
- non-ciliated –> male urethra
- ciliated –> lining of trachea
5
Q
stratified squamous
A
- 2 layers or more
- non-keratinized –> vagina
- keratinized –> epidermis
6
Q
stratified cuboidal
A
- 2 layers or more
- sweat glands
- ovarian follicles
- sperm ducts
7
Q
stratified columnar
A
-2 layers or more
- lumen of urethra
8
Q
loose areolar
A
- collagen
- fibroblasts
- between muscles
9
Q
loose adipose
A
- adipocytes
- boobs (white fat)
- energy + warmth
10
Q
loose reticular
A
- ground substance
- spleen, bone marrow
- leukocytes
11
Q
dense regular
A
- collagen, wavy
- tendons, ligaments
12
Q
dense irregular
A
- collagen, all directions
- testes, dermis
13
Q
elastic dense
A
- recoiling
- aorta, bronchi
14
Q
hyaline cartilage
A
- moves vocal cords
15
Q
elastic cartilage
A
- ear, epiglottis
