S4W3 Flashcards
simple squamous epithelium
filtration, diffusion, osmosis
air sacs of lungs, walls of capillaries, linings of blood vessels
simple cuboidal epithelium
secretion, absorption
surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, and linings of the ducts of various glands
simple columnar epithelium
protection, secretion, absorption
linings of the uterus and tubes of the digestive tracts
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
protection, secretion, the movement of mucus and sex cells
linings of repiratory passages and various tubes of thet reproductive systems
stratified squamous epithelium
protection
out layers of the skin, linings of mouth cavity, throat, vagina, and anal canal
transitional epithelium
distensibility, protection
inner lining of the urinary bladder and passageways of the urinary tract
loose connective tissue
binds organs together, hiolds tissue fluids
beneath the skin, between muscles, beneath epithelial tissues
adipose tissue
protection, insulation, and storage of fat
beneath the skin, around the kidneys, behind the eyeballs, on the surface of the heart
fibrous connective tissue
binds organs together
tendons, ligaments, and deep layer of the skin
hyaline cartilage
support, protection, provides framework
framework of the external ear and part of the larynx
elastic cartilage
support, protection, provides a flexible framework
framework of the external ear and part of the larynx
fibrocartilage
support, protection, shock absorption
between the bony parts of the backbone and knee
bone
supporty, protection, provides a framework
bones of the skeleton
blood
transports substances, helps maintain stable internal environment
throughout the body within a closed system of blood vessels and chambers
reticuloendothelial tissue
defense against disease
within various organs, including lungs, brain, liver, and lymph nodes
