Tissue Test Flashcards
Simple Squamous Epithelium Location/ Function
Location– Air sacs of the lungs, walls of capillaries, linings of blood and lymph vessels.
Function– Filtration, diffusion, osmosis; covers surface
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium Location/Function
Location– Surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, and linings of ducts of certain glands
Function– Secretion, absorption
Simple Columnar Epithelium Location/Function
Location– Uterus, stomach, and intestines
Function– Absorption, secretion, protection
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium Location/Function
Location– Respiratory passages
Function– Protection, secretion, movement of mucus
Stratified Squamous Epithelium Location/Function
Location– Skin, oral cavity, throat, vagina, anal cana
Function– Protection
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium Location/Function
Location– Mammary glands ,sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas
Function– Protection
Stratified Columnar Epithelium Location/Function
Location– Male urethra and pharynx
Function– Protection, Secretion
Transitional Epithelium Location/Function
Location– Urinary bladder and ureters and urethra
Function– Distensibility, protection
Glandular Epithelium Location/Function
Salivary glands, sweat glands, endocrine glands
Function– Secretion
Collagenous Function
Hold structure together
Elastic Function
Stretch easily
Reticular Function
Lend Support
Loose Connective Tissue (Areolar Tissue) Location/Function
Location– Skin, muscles, epithelial tissues
Function– Binds organs, holds tissue fluids
Loose connective tissue (adipose tissue) Location/Function
Location– Skin, kidneys, eyeballs, surface of heart
Function– Protects, insulates, stores fat
Reticular Connective Tissue Location/Function
Location– Liver and Spleen
Function– supports