Histology Flashcards
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Absorption and secretion, forms glands. Thyroid glands, surface of ovaries
Dense regular CT
Attaches bone 2 bone, muscle 2 muscle. Tendons and ligaments
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Protection, secretion of mucus. Upper respiratory tract, trachea
Stratified squamous epithelium
Protects tissue from damage from abrasion. Deep Tissue.
Simple columnar
Microvilli facilitates absorption. Goblet cells secrete mucus. Small intestines.
Areolar CT
Protects tissues and organs. Papillary layer (skin), subcut layer (deep skin)
Fibrocartilage
Resists compression, shock absorber. Menisci of knee.
Reticular CT
Provides stoma to lymphatic organs. Spleen, lymph nodes, red bone marrow
Dense irregular CT
Withstands stress, durable. Dermis of skin, periosteum covering bone
Simple squamous
Diffusion. Alveoli.