histology epithelial Flashcards
simple squamous epithelium found
lungs (alveoli or airsacs) or blood vessels
simple squamous epithelium function
promotes diffusion
simple columnar found
kidney
simple columnar function
absorption/secretion
simple columnar with brush border found
stomach, both intestines
simple columnar with brush border function
absorption/secretion
dense irregular connective tissue found
skin, kidneys
dense irregular connective tissue function
tensile strength in many directions
dense regular connective tissue found
tendons, ligaments, aponeuroses
dense regular connective tissue function
tensile strength in one direction
elastic connective tissue found
artery, skin
elastic connective tissue function
stretches
simple cuboidal found
kidney, glands
simple cuboidal function
absorb/secrete
non-keratinized stratified squamous found
vagina, mouth, pharynx