Epithelium and Connective Tissue Flashcards
Simple layer of flat cells
simple squamous
Single layer of cubelike cells
Simple cuboidal
Single layer of tall cells
simple columnar
single layer but some cells are shorter than others
Pseudostratified
cells at the free edge are flattened
stratified squamous
shape of cells depend on the amount of stretching
transitional epithelium
bone cells in lacunae; hard matrix of calcium
Osseous tissue
abundant collagen fibers + rubbery matrix
Hyaline Cartilage
provides elasticity
elastic cartilage
highly compressible
fibrocartilage
main matrix is collagen fibers; cells are fibroblasts
dense connective tissue
soft, pliable tissue; contains all fiber types
Areolar connective tissue
surrounded by fluid matrix
Blood
fat globules, large lipid deposits
Adipose tissue
air sacs in lungs
simple squamous
Air passages (trachea)
pseudostratified
kidney tubules + ovaries
simple cuboidal
digestive tracts (intestines)
simple columnar
outer layer of skin
stratified squamous
urinary system
transitional