Tissue Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
Simple squamous
A
-secretion absorption
-lungs and kidneys
2
Q
Stratified squamous
A
-protection
-skin
3
Q
Simple cuboidal
A
-absorption, secretion, protection
-bronchioles in the lungs
4
Q
Simple columnar
A
-intestine, throat
- protective coating
5
Q
Pseudo-stratified ciliated columnar
A
- trachea/ windpipe
- fluid and mucus movement
6
Q
Adipose
A
- subcutaneous layer
- store energy
7
Q
Fluid connective tissue (blood)
A
- cardiovascular
- fluid movement
8
Q
Compact bone
A
- long bones
- structural support
9
Q
Reticular tissue
A
- kidney, spleen
- structural support
10
Q
Areolar tissue
A
- subcutaneous layer
- support and protection
11
Q
Hyaline cartilage
A
- trachea/ windpipe
- protection and stability
12
Q
Elastic cartilage
A
- outer ear
- flexibility
13
Q
Dense regular connective tissue
A
- tendons and ligaments
- stabilize and support
14
Q
Smooth muscle
A
- liver, pancreas, intestines
- regulate blood flow
15
Q
Cardiac muscle
A
- heart
- keeps heart pumping
