Tissue Flashcards
1
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Simple squamous epithelium
A
- Filters and rapid diffusion
- found in sacs of lungs, lining blood vessels, lymph vessels
2
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Simple cuboidal epithelium
A
- Absorption and secretion
- found in most exocrine glands, lining of kidney, surface of ovary
3
Q
Stratified squamous epithelium
A
- protects
- found in esophagus, lining of vagina and anus
4
Q
Simple columnar epithelium
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- absorption and secretion
- found in stomach and intestines
5
Q
Pseudo stratified columnar epithelial
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- protection
- found in lining of large airways
6
Q
Areolar connective tissue
A
- protects
- found in dermis and surrounding organs
7
Q
Adipose connective tissue
A
- stored energy, insulated, cushions, and protects
- surrounds some organs
8
Q
Reticular connective tissue
A
- provides stroma
- found in spleen, lymph nodes, red bone marrow
9
Q
Dense regular connective tissue
A
- attached bone to bone
- found in tendons and ligaments
10
Q
Dense irregular connective tissue
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- durable
- found in nerve coverings, covering cartilage, reticular layer of dermis
11
Q
Elastic connective tissue
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- allows stretching and recoiling
- found in trachea and vocal chords
12
Q
Hyaline cartilage
A
- provides support
- found in tip of nose
- lacunas
13
Q
Fibrocartilage
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- resist compression
- found in intervertebral discs
- lacunas
14
Q
Elastic cartilage
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- maintains shape while being flexible
- found in ears
- snaps back easily
- lacunas
15
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Compact bone
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- supports and protects
- found in bones
