Tissues

Physiology

simple squamous

simple squamous

single layer of cells that lines the blood vessels, alveoli, and lining of body cavities; they help with diffusion, filtration, secretion, and absorption

simple cuboidal

single layer of cells that are in the kidney tubules, glands or gland ducts; they diffuse molecules and transport secretions

simple columnar

single layer of cells that are in the stomach, colon, and the fallopian tubes(with goblets); they secrete mucus and move particles and line and protect the cell

stratified columnar

multiple layer of elongated cells in the mammary glands that help with protection and secretion

pseudostratified columnar

in the nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi; can have goblets, they help to synthesize and secrete mucus

Transitional

in the urinary bladder; they help to acomodate fluctuations in volume of fluid

stratified squamous- nonkeratinized

in the esophagus and vagina; they help with abrasion protection

stratified squamous- keratinized

thick layer of skin; help with abrasion protection

elastic cartilage

provides flexible, semi-rigid support; in your earlobe, and between the ribs and sternum

hyaline cartilage

in the long bones and articulating surface bones; provides rigid support and is the foundation for bone formation

reticular tissue

in the lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow; short interconnecting fibers that are tightly packed to provide strength, support, and structure to tissues

dense regular ct

in the tendons and ligaments; provides strength and attaches structures; elongated nuclei, very compact

adipose tissue

is all throughout the body; provides insulation, energy storage, and protection; you can see expanded fat droplets in the large cells

compact bone

outer portion of flat bones and shafts of long bones; provides strength and support

spongy/cancellous bone

interior of flat bones, ends of long bones; act like scaffolding; have a lattice structure

blood

in the blood vessels; they transport nutrients and remove wastes

loose areolar connective tissue

in the basement membrane; support, transfers/blood and nutrients; very spread out lots of space