Histology Microscopy Biol 3310 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab Exam 1

Simple columnar epithelium with microvilli and goblet cells

Where are simple columnar epithelium with microvilli and goblet cells found? What is their function?

Gallbladder, secretion and absorption

Skeletal muscle

Where is skeletal muscle found? What is it’s function?

Muscles attached to bones, body movements

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Where is pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium found? What is their function?

Uterus, mucus movement

Cardiac muscle

Where are cardiac muscles? What is their function?

Heart, pumps blood involuntarily

Adipose tissue

Where is adipose tissue found? What is it’s function?

Subcutaneous fat, energy storage/protection/insulation

Hyaline cartilage

Where is hyaline cartilage found? What is it’s function?

Larynx, moves vocal cords

Reticular connective tissue

Where is reticular connective tissue found? What is it’s function?

Lymph nodes, supportive framework for lymphatic organs

Compact bone

Where is compact bone found? What is it’s function?

Skeletal system, structure

Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

Where is nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium found? What is it’s function?

Tongue, eating

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found? What is it’s function?

Liver, secretion and absorption

Transitional epithelium

Where is transitional epithelium found? What is it’s function?

Urinary tract, allows for expansion and contraction

Thin skin epidermis, keratinized

Where is keratinized thin skin epidermis found? What is it’s function?

Covers majority of body, has hair follicles, 4 layers

Elastic cartilage

Where is elastic cartilage found? What is it’s function

Ear lobe, flexible

Areolar tissue

Where is areolar tissue found? What is it’s purpose?

Found beneath skin, binds epithelium to structures beneath

Elastic connective tissue

Where is elastic connective tissue found? What is it’s function?

Aorta, strong

Thick skin epidermis, keratinized

Where is keratinized thick skin epidermis found? What is it’s funciton?

Soles/palms, protection

Fibrocartilage

Where is fibrocartilage found? What is it’s function?

Knee joint, absorbs shock

Dense irregular connective tissue

Where is dense irregular connective tissue found? What is it’s function?

Deep dermis of the skin, strong and durable

Smooth muscle

Where is smooth muscle found? What is it’s function?

Blood vessels, constrict and dilate

Blood

Where is blood found? What is it’s function?

Heart, transportation of gases/nutrients

Simple squamous epithelium

Where is simple squamous epithelium found? What is it’s function?

Kidneys, secretion and absorption

Dense regular connective tissue

Where is dense regular connective tissue found? What is it’s function?

Tendons, strong attachment