histology functions

Question 1

simple squamous epithelium/alveoli of lung

Answer 1

diffusion and filtration

Question 2

simple cuboidal epithelium/kidney tubules

Answer 2

secretion and absorption

Question 3

simple columnar epithelium/digestive tract

Answer 3

secretion of mucous/absoption

Question 4

psuedostratified ciliated columnar epithelium/ trachea

Answer 4

produces and moves mucous

Question 5

stratified squamous epithelium/epidermis of skin

Answer 5

protects from abrasion

Question 6

stratified cuboidal epithelium/sweat gland ducts, salivary gland

Answer 6

secretes sweat and saliva

Question 7

transitional epithelium/urinary bladder

Answer 7

stretches

Question 8

areolar/ under epithelial tissue throughout body

Answer 8

wraps and cushions organs

Question 9

reticular/lymph nodes

Answer 9

forms supportive stroma

Question 10

adipose;fat

Answer 10

energy storage, insulation, and protection

Question 11

dense regular; tendons

Answer 11

connects muscles to bone

Question 12

dense irregular; dermis

Answer 12

resists stress and strain

Question 13

elastic; aorta

Answer 13

recoils if stretched

Question 14

hyaline cartilage; articular cartilage

Answer 14

reduces friction at joints

Question 14

fibrocartilage; intevertebral discs

Answer 14

shock absorber

Question 15

elastic cartilage; external ear

Answer 15

flexible support

Question 16

bone/bones

Answer 16

supports, protects, allows movement by muscle

Question 16

blood/blood vessels

Answer 16

transports gases and nutrients

Question 17

skeletal muscles; skeletal muscles

Answer 17

voluntary movement

Question 18

cardiac muscle; heart

Answer 18

pumps blood