Histology Flashcards
simple squamous epithelium
F: reduces friction L: alveoli in lungs
stratified squamous epithelium
F: protection from mechanical stress L: lining of oral cavity
simple cuboidal epithelium
F: secretion & absorption L: linings of kidney tubules
stratified cuboidal epithelium
F: secretion L: sweat gland ducts
simple columnar epithelium
F: secretion of mucous L: lining of stomach
stratified columnar epithelium
F: protection L: pharynx
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
F: secretion of mucous L: lining of nasal cavity
transitional epithelium
F: allows expansion & recoil L: urinary bladder
loose areolar connective tissue
F: provide padding L: surround blood vessels
adipose tissue
F: cushions shocks L: surrounds kidneys
dense irregular connective tissue
F: prevent overexpansion of urinary bladder L: surrounds bone (periosteum)
dense regular connective tissue
F: attachment of skeletal muscles to bone L: between muscles and bone
hyaline cartilage
F: reduce friction L: knee joint
elastic cartilage
F: provide flexibility L: epiglottis
fibrocartilage
F: resists compression L: between spinal vertebrae