Tissue Types

Question 1

simple squamous function

Answer 1

diffusion and filtration where it’s safe
secretes lubricating substances in serosae

Question 2

simple cuboidal funciton

Answer 2

secretion and absorption

Question 3

simple columnar function

Answer 3

absorption
secretion of mucus, enzymes, more
can move mucus with cilia

Question 4

pseudostratified columnar function

Answer 4

secrete substances (mucus), propulsion of mucus by cilia

Question 5

stratified squamous function

Answer 5

protects underlying tissues against wear and tear

Question 6

transitional epithelium function

Answer 6

stretches so urine can sit in urinary organ

Question 7

hyaline cartilage funciton

Answer 7

support and reinforce
cushion
resist compressive stress

Question 8

elastic cartilage function

Answer 8

maintain shape, allow for flexibility

Question 9

fibrocartilage function

Answer 9

absorb compressive shock

Question 10

bone function

Answer 10

support and protect
lets muscles work
store Ca and other minerals, fat
marrow inside bones makes blood cells (hematopoiesis)

Question 11

blood function

Answer 11

transport respiratory gases, nutrients, wastes, and more

Question 12

smooth muscle function

Answer 12

things with involuntary control?

Question 13

adipose function

Answer 13

energy storage, insulation

Question 14

stratified cuboidal function

Answer 14

protect ducts of glands

Question 15

stratified columnar function

Answer 15

protection
mucous secretion

Question 16

dense regular function

Answer 16

stabilize and support nearby structures

Question 17

cardiac muscle function

Answer 17

contracts heart

Question 18

areolar function

Answer 18

support and protect organs, muscles, and tissues
binds skin together