Tissues (LAB) - Locations and Functions

Question 1

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Simple squamous epithelium

Answer 1

Tissue: Epithelial
Location: Blood vessels, lining of the heart, air sacs of the lung, and the kidney.
Function: Diffusion and filtration.

Question 2

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Simple columnar epithelium

Answer 2

Tissue: Epithelial
Location: Gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, and excretory ducts of some glands.
Function: Secretion and absorption.

Question 3

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Answer 3

Tissue: Epithelial
Location: Upper respiratory tract and the male urethra
Function: Secretion of mucus and movement by ciliary action.

Question 4

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Stratified squamous epithelium

Answer 4

Tissue: Epithelial
Location: Skin, vagina, mouth, and esophagus.
Function: Protection.

Question 5

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Areolar tissue

Answer 5

Tissue: LooseConnective
Location: Surrounds capillaries and under epithelial.
Function: Wraps and cushions organs.

Question 6

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Adipose tissue

Answer 6

Tissue: Loose Connective
Location: Around the heart and kidney, under the skin, the posterior portion of the eye.
Function: Energy storage, thermal regulation, support and protects organs.

Question 7

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Reticular

Answer 7

Tissue: Loose Connective
Location: Spleen, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.
Function: Framework (stoma) of various organs.

Question 8

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Dense regular tissue

Answer 8

Tissue: Dense Connective
Location: Tendons and ligaments.
Function: Strong attachment.

Question 9

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Elastic

Answer 9

Tissue: Elastic Connective
Location: Elastic artery walls and lung.
Function: Elasticity.

Question 10

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Elastic Cartilage

Answer 10

Tissue: Cartilage
Location: External ear (pinna) and the epiglottis.
Function: Shape and structure.

Question 11

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Dense Regular

Answer 11

Tissue: Dense Connective
Location: Dermis of the skin.
Function: Strength and withstands tension.

Question 12

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Blood

Answer 12

Tissue: Blood
Location: Blood vessels and heart
Function: Protection, regulation, and transportation.

Question 13

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Smooth Tissue

Answer 13

Tissue: Muscle
Location: Hallow organs, Blood vessels, and gastrointestinal tract.
Function: Involuntary propulsion of substances.

Question 14

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 14

Tissue: Cartilage
Location: Trachea, ends of long bones, and the tip of the nose.
Function: Supports, cushions, and resist stress.

Question 15

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Fibrocartilage

Answer 15

Tissue: Cartilage
Location: Invertebral disc, pubic symphysis, and the discs of the knee joint.
Function: Strength and absorbs shock.

Question 16

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION:Bone

Answer 16

Tissue: Bone
Location: Skeletal system
Function: Protection, support, and blood production.

Question 17

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Skeletal tissue

Answer 17

Tissue: Muscle
Location: Skeletal system and attached to the bone.
Function: Voluntary movement and generates heat.

Question 18

IDENTIFY the tissue, give its LOCATION and FUNCTION: Nervous Tissue

Answer 18

Tissue: Neuron
Location: Central and peripheral nervous system.
Function: Action potential and nerve impulse.