Tissue Functions and Locations

Question 1

Simple Squamous

Answer 1

Diffusion and Filtration —– Alveoli In Lungs

Question 2

Simple Cuboidal

Answer 2

Secretion and Absorption —- Kindey Tubules

Question 3

Simple Columnar

Answer 3

Absorption; Secretion of Mucin —- Nonciliated in Digestive Tract/ Ciliated Uterine Tubes

Question 4

Pseudostratified Columnar

Answer 4

Propulsion of mucus, secretes substances —- Ciliated in Trachea / Non Ciliated in Male’s sperm ducts

Question 5

Stratified Squamous

Answer 5

Protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion —- Nonkeratinzed are in mouth / Keratinized is the epidermis

Question 6

Stratified Cuboidal

Answer 6

Protection —- Largest ducts of sweat glands

Question 7

Stratified Columnar

Answer 7

Protection; secretion —- Male urethra

Question 8

Transitional

Answer 8

Stretches and Shrinks to allow Urine to hold —- Urinary Bladder

Question 9

Mesenchyme

Answer 9

Gives rise to all connective tissue types —- Primarily in embryo

Question 10

Areolar

Answer 10

Cushions organs; inflammation; holds and conveys tissue fluids —- Under epithelia.

Question 11

Adipose

Answer 11

Provides reserve fuel; insulates; supports and protects organs —- Breast

Question 12

Reticular

Answer 12

Soft internal skeleton that supports cell types —- Spleen

Question 13

Dense Regular

Answer 13

Attaches muscle to bone, muscle to muscle. withstands great tensile stress in one direction —- Tendons

Question 14

Elastic

Answer 14

Allows recoil —- Walls of large arteries

Question 15

Dense Irregular

Answer 15

Withstand tension in many directions/structural strength —- Dermis of Skin

Question 16

Hyaline

Answer 16

Supports/Reinforces; resilient cushion; resists compressive stress —- Costal Cartilages

Question 17

Elastic

Answer 17

Maintain shape and flexibility —- Ear

Question 18

Fibrocartilage

Answer 18

Tensile Strength/Absorb compressive shock —- Intervertebral Discs

Question 19

Bone (Osseous Tissue)

Answer 19

Support/Protects, levers for muscles, stores calcium, cell formation —- Bones

Question 20

Blood

Answer 20

Transport respiratory gases, nutrients, wastes —- Contained within blood vessels

Question 21

Neurons

Answer 21

Transmit electrical signals / cell support and protect neurons —- Brain/Spinal Cord

Question 22

Skeletal

Answer 22

Voluntary Movement; Locomotion; facial expressions —- Skeletal muscles attached to bones or skin

Question 23

Cardiac

Answer 23

Contracts, propels blood into circulation; involuntary control —- Walls of Heart

Question 24

Smooth

Answer 24

Propels substances or objects, involuntary control —- Hollow Organs