Tissue (Histology) Practical Flashcards
Simple Squamous
location: kidneys, lungs, cavities
function: mediators of filtration/diffusion
allow for easy transmembrane movement
Cell type: epithelial cells
Cuboidal
location: kidney tubules
function: absorbtion/secretion
Cell type: epithelial cells
Stratified Squamous
location: lining of mouth and esophagus
skin
function: filtration/diffusion
provides protection against friction between cells
Simple Columnar
location: tracheal/bronchial regions
function: secretion - propelling mucus away from the lungs
* DOES NOT HAVE CILIA*
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar
HAS CILIA
Blood Tissue
Location: in vessels
function: transports/removes materials to/from organs/tissues
Cells: white blood cells (lucisites)
Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Platelets
Bone Tissue
Location: All throughout the body
Function: supports/protects organs
Gives Structure to the body
Cell type: ostesite
Adipose (Fat) tissue
Location: Beneath skin
Between muscles
Function: Stores fat/energy
Shapes body
Insulates body
Cell type: adipocyte
Hyaline cartilage
Location: Ends of bones (joints)
Nose, ears,
in between vertebral discs
Function: Structure/support
Abrasion resistance between vertebrae and joints
Cell type: Chondrocytes
Fibrocartilage
Location: Vertebral discs
Meniscus of the knee
Function: Padding between vertebrae
Supports structures
Cell type: Chondrocytes
Elastic Cartilage
Location: Auditory tubes
External ear
Function: Supports structures
Defines and maintains area shape
Cell type: Chondrocytes
Giant multipolar neuron
Location: Brain & spinal chord
Function: Transmits signals through central nervous system
Cell type: Nervous cell
Dorsal root ganglion
Location: Spine
Function: Transmits signals through central nervous system
Cell type: nervous tissue
Skeletal Muscle
Striated
Voluntary
Location: attached to bones
Function: Lets the body perform voluntary movements
Cell type: miocyte
Cardiac Muscle
Location: In the heart
Function: Allows heart to expand and contract
Cell type: cardio miocyte
