Types of Tissues

A&P Exam II

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Function: Diffusion, filtration
Location: Lungs, blood vessels

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Function: Secretion, absorption
Location: Kidneys, glands

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Function: Absorption, secretion
Location: Stomach, intestines

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Function: Secretes and moves mucus
Location: Trachea, respiratory tract

Stratified Squamous Epithelium- Keratinized

Function: Protects from damage and water loss
Location: Skin

Non-keratinized Stratified Squamous

Function: Protects from friction
Location: Mouth, esophagus, vagina

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

Function: Protection, secretion
Location: Sweat gland ducts

Transitional Epithelium / Urothelium

Function: Stretches, protects
Location: Bladder, ureters

Connective Tissue(Areolar Connective Tissue)

Function: Wraps, cushions, binds
Location: Under epithelial tissue, around organs

Adipose Tissue

Function: Stores fat, insulates, cushions
Location: Under skin, around organs

Reticular Connective Tissue

Function: Supports soft organs
Location: Lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Function: Strong attachment
Location: Tendons, ligaments

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Function: Provides strength in many directions
Location: Dermis of skin

Elastic Connective Tissue

Function: Stretches and recoils
Location: Large arteries, some ligaments

Hyaline Cartilage

Function: Supports, cushions, reduces friction
Location: Joints, nose, trachea

Elastic Cartilage

Function: Flexible support
Location: Ear, epiglottis

Fibrocartilage

Function: Absorbs shock, provides strength
Location: Spinal discs, knees

Muscle Tissue/Skeletal Muscle

Function: Moves the body
Location: Attached to bones

Cardiac Muscle

Function: Pumps blood
Location: Heart

Smooth Muscle

Function: Moves substances through organs
Location: Stomach, intestines, bladder, blood vessels

Nervous Tissue

Function: Sends and receives signals
Location: Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Neuron

Function: Sends electrical signals
Location: Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Neuroglia (Glial Cells)

Function: Supports and protects neurons
Location: Brain, spinal cord, nerves

Bone/Compact Bone

Function: Supports, protects, stores minerals
Location: Skeleton