body tissue Flashcards
tissue
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Single layer of cube-shaped cells.
Salivary gland and thyroid follicles, also covers the surface of the ovaries.
Function: secretion and absorption.
Ciliated simple Columnar Epithelium
Found in the upper lining of the respiratory tract, fallopian tubes and some of the sinuses.
Function: Move fluids or particles along and passageway.
Simple Squamos Pavement Epithelium
Lines blood vessel, lymphatic vessel, airsac of lungs and forms serous membrane.
Function: They have a role diffusion, osmosis and filtration.
Simple Columnar Epithelium
with Microvilli
Lines the gastrintestinal tract.
Function: Secretion and absorption.
Connective tissue ( cartilage) Hyaline Cartilage
End of long bones, ends of ribs, nose.
Function: movement, flexibility and support.
Connective tissue
Fibrocartilage
Intervertebral disc.
Function: Support and strength.
Connective tissue lose
Adipose tissue
Subcutaneous layer of the skin, it surrounds organs such as the kidneys and heart. It is found in the mammary glands.
Function: Insulation, energy reserve, support and protection.
onnective tissue loose
Lymphoid (reticular) tissue
Lymph nodes, the spleen, red bone marrow.
Function: Support.
Dense connective tissue Fibros
Elastic connective tissue (yellow elastic tissue)
Lung tissue, walls of arteries, trachea, bronchial tubes.
Elasticity for stretching and strength