Tissues Flashcards
the function of simple squamous epithelium is
diffusion and filtration
simple squamous epithelium can be found in
lungs
the function of simple cuboidal epithelium is
secretion and absorption
simple cuboidal epithelium can be found in
kidneys
the function of simple columnar epithelium is
secretion and absorption
simple columnar epithelium can be found in
stomach
the function of pseudostratified epithelium is
secretion
pseudostratified epithelium can be found in
trachea
the function of stratified squamous epithelium is
protection
stratified squamous epithelium can be found in the
mouth
the function of stratified cuboidal epithelium is
protection
stratified cuboidal epithelium is found in the
salivary glands
the function of stratified columnar epithelium is
protection and secretion
stratified columnar epithelium is found in the
male urethra
the function of transitional epithelium is to
stretch
transitional epithelium can be found in the
ureters
the function of embryonic connective tissue is to
give rise to other tissue types
another name for embryonic connective tissue is
mesenchyme
embryonic connective tissue can be found in the
embyro
the function of areolar loose connective tissue is to
wrap and cushion organs
areolar loose connective tissue is found
under epithelia
the function of adipose loose connective tissue is
protection and insulation