tissues lab quiz Flashcards
what is the function of epithelial tissue
to cover
where is epithelial tissue found
body surface & lining body cavities
what is the function of simple squamous
for diffusion & frictionless surface
where is simple squamous found
lungs, blood capillaries, lining of blood vessels and heart cavity
what is the function of stratified squamous
protection from wear and tear
where is stratified squamous found
mouth, esophagus, skin
what is the function of simple cuboidal
absorption and secretion
where is simple cuboidal found
kidney tubules and glands
what is the function of simple columnar
absorption and secretion
where is simple columnar found
digestive and respiratory tracts
what is the function of pseudo stratified cells
excretion and absorption
where are pseudo stratified cells found
trachea
what is the function of connective tissue
connect, support and protect body parts
what is the function of loose areolar
soft wrapping for organs, fluid for cells, reservoir of water and fat
where is loose areolar found
around organs and under skin
what is the function of adipose
cushions, insulates and reservoir of energy supply
where is adipose found
surrounds organs or under skin
what is the function of dense regular
handle tensions in one direction
where is dense regular found
tendons, ligaments
what is the function of dense irregular
handle stresses in multiple directions
where is dense irregular found
under skin and in membranes
what is the function of cartilage
shock absorption
where is cartilage found
end of bone, ear, nose
what is the function of bone
for support
