Ch 4 Types of Tissue Flashcards
simple squamous
type: epithelial
where: air sacs in lungs
function: lubricating substance, materials pass through by diffusion & filtration
simple cuboidal
type: epithelial
where: lining of the kidney tubules, ducts of glands
function: secretes and absorbs
simple columnar
type: epithelial
where: digestive tracts
function: absorption and secretion
pseudostratified columnar
type: epithelial
where: upper respiratory tract
function: secretes mucus
transitional
type: epithelial
where: urinary system ( ureters & urinary bladder)
function: allows urinary organs to expand/stretch
adipose
type: connective
where: layer beneath skin
function: stores lipids
fibrous
type: connective
where: between muscles & bones
function: connects the muscles to bones
hyaline cartilage
type: connective
where: covers the ends of bones
function: it allows continued growth till adulthood
elastic cartilage
type: connective
where: external ear
function: rigid support & elasticity
bone
type: connective
where: skeleton
function: protects internal organs and supports the body
blood
type: connective
where: circulates throughout the body
function: brings oxygen and nutrients across the body
skeletal
type: muscle
where: muscles connected to bones
function: voluntary movements, produce heat and protect organs
smooth
type: muscle
where: digestive system
function: move food, involuntary movements
cardiac
type: muscle
where: heart
function: contracts to pump blood
nerve
type: nervous
where: brain, spinal cord, and nerves
function: signal muscle contraction, awareness and feelings
