histology lab quiz Flashcards
epithelial tissue
covers exposed surfaces, lines internal passageways and chambers, forms secretory glands
simple squamous
epithelial tissue; lining of blood vessels; secretion
simple cuboidal
epithelial tissue; kidney tubules; secretion
simple columnar
epithelial tissue; digestive tract; secretion
stratified squamous
epithelial tissue; epidermis of skin; protection
pseudostratified ciliated columnar
epithelial tissue; respiratory tract; moves mucus and egg
transitional
epithelial tissue; urinary tract and urinary bladder; changes shape as the bladder stretches
connective tissue
fills internal spaces, provides structural support, stores energy
bone (osseous)
connective tissue; rib; support/framework
hyaline cartilage
connective tissue; nose; support
elastic cartilage
connective tissue; external ear; maintains shape but allows flexibility
fibrocartilage
connective tissue; intervertebral disc; supports
dense fibrous
connective tissue; tendons (muscle to bone); strong attachments
areolar
connective tissue; surrounds blood vessels; wraps/cushions organs
adipose
connective tissue; under skin; insulation
reticular
connective tissue; spleen; provides support
blood
connective tissue; heart; temp regulation
muscle tissue
contracts to produce movement
skeletal
muscle tissue; diaphragm; movement
cardiac
muscle tissue; heart; pumps blood
smooth
muscle tissue; internal organs; propels contents
nervous tissue
conducts electrical impulses and carries Info
neural tissue
nervous tissue; nerves; transmits impulses
