Tissue functions Flashcards by Natalie Donis | Brainscape

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What are the 4 functions of the simple squamous tissue?

A

filtration
diffusion
secretion
osmosis

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What is the function of the simple cuboidal?

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secretion and absorption

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What are the 2 functions of simple columnar?

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secretion and absorption
moves mucus with cilia

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What is the function of stratified squamous?

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protection

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What are the 2 functions of stratified cuboidal?

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protection
secretion and absorption

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What are the 2 functions of stratified columnar?

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protection
secretion

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What are the 2 functions of ciliated psudostratified columnar?

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secretion
movement of mucus

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What are the 2 functions of transitional tissue?

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distention
stretching

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What are the 3 functions of areolar tissue?

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strength
elasticity
support

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What are the 4 functions of adipose tissue?

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reduces heat loss
energy storage
supports
protects

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What are the 3 functions of reticular tissue?

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forms stroma of organs
binds smooth muscle
filters and removes worn out blood cells

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What is the function of dense regular tissue?

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strength

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What is the function of dense irregular tissue?

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attachment

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What is the function of elastic tissue?

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stretching

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What are the 3 functions of hyaline cartilage?

A

articulating structures
support
flexibility

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What are the 2 functions of elastic cartilage?

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support
maintain shape

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What are the 2 functions of fibrocartilage?

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support
fusion

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What are the 5 functions of bone tissue?

A

support
protection
storage
houses blood forming tissues
aids in movement

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What are the 5 functions of blood tissue?

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transports
phagocytosis
involved in allegic reactions
immune response
blood clotting

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What are the 3 functions of skeletal muscle?

A

voluntary
contract
pulling bone or skin

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What are the 2 functions of cardiac muscle?

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involuntary
contracts

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What are the 2 functions of smooth muscle?

A

involuntary
contracts slowly

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What are the 3 functions of nervous tissue?

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irritability
conductivity
contractile