Histology Flashcards
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Alveoli of Lung
Diffusion and Filtration
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Kidney Tubules
Secretion and Absorption
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Digestive tract
Secretion of mucous, absorption
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium
Trachea
Produce and move mucous
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Epidermis of Skin
Protects from Abrasion
Transitional Epithelium
Urinary Bladder
Stretches
Areolar loose connective tissue
Under epithelial tissue throughout body
Wraps and cushions organs
Adipose loose connective tissue
Fat
Energy Storage, insulation, and protection
Dense Regular connective tissue
Tendons
Connects muscle to bone
Elastic Dense connective tissue
Aorta
Recoils if stretched
Fibrocartilage
Intervertebral Discs
Shock Absorber
Bone Tissue
Bones
Supports, protects, allows movement by muscle
Blood tissue
Blood
Transports gases and nutrients
Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscles
Voluntary Movement
Cardiac Muscle
Heart
Pumps Blood
Smooth Muscle
Hollow Organs
Involuntary movement of substances
Nervous Tissue
Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves
Transmit Electrical Signals
