Structures and Functions of All Tissues

Simple squamous epithelium function

-diffusion and filtration

-produce serosae lubricating fluid

Simple squamous epithelium location

-kidney glomeruli

-alveoli

-lining of heart

-lining of ventral body cavity (serosae)

-blood vessels

-lymphatic vessels

Simple cuboidal epithelium function

-secretion and absorption

Simple cuboidal epithelium location

-kidney tubules

-ducts & secretory portions of small glands

-ovary surface

Simple columnar epithelium functions

-secretion and absorption

-propulsion (of mucus, ovum)

Simple columnar epithelium locations

-lining of digestive tract

-gallbladder

-excretory ducts of some glands

-bronchi (ciliated)

-uterine tubes (ciliated)

-uterus (ciliated)

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium functions

-secretion

-propulsion (of mucus)

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium locations

-sperm-carrying ducts

-ducts of large glands

-trachea (ciliated)

-upper respiratory tract (ciliated)

Stratified squamous epithelium functions

-protection

Stratified squamous epithelium locations

-esophagus

-mouth

-female reproductive tract

-epidermis of the skin

Stratified cuboidal epithelium functions

-protection

Stratified cuboidal epithelium locations

-sweat glands

-mammary glands

-salivary glands

Stratified columnar epithelium functions

-protection

-secretion

Stratified columnar epithelium locations

-rare in the body

-male urethra

-large ducts of some glands

Areolar loose CT proper functions

-wrap and cushion organs

-phagocytize bacteria

-play important role in inflammation

-hold/convey tissue fluid

Areolar loose CT proper locations

-lamina propria of mucous membranes

-packages organs

-surrounds capillaries

Adipose loose CT proper functions

-energy reserve

-insulation

-protects organs

Adipose loose CT proper locations

-hypodermis

-around kidneys/eyeballs

-abdomen

-breasts

Reticular loose CT proper functions

-soft internal skeleton

-supports other cell types

Reticular loose CT proper locations

-lymphoid organs

-lymph nodes

-bone marrow

-spleen

Regular dense CT proper functions

-attach muscles/bones to one another

-withstand tensile strength in one direction

Regular dense CT proper locations

-tendons

-ligaments

-aponeurases

Irregular dense CT proper functions

-withstand tension in many directions

-provide structural strength

Irregular dense CT proper locations

-fibrous capsules of organs & joints

-dermis

-submucosa of digestive tract

Elastic dense CT proper functions

-stretch/recoil

-maintain pulsatile flow of blood through arteries

-aid recoil of lungs during respiration

Elastic dense CT proper locations

-walls of large arteries

-ligaments associated with vertebral column

-walls of bronchial tubes

Hyaline cartilage functions

-support and reinforcement

-resilient cushion

-resist compressive stress

Hyaline cartilage locations

-embryonic skeleton

-covering the ends of long bones

-costal cartilage of the ribs

-nose

-trachea

-larynx

Elastic cartilage functions

-maintain shape while allowing flexibility

Elastic cartilage locations

-pinna of the ear

-epiglottis

Fibrocartilage functions

-tensile strength

-ability to absorb compressive shock

Fibrocartilage locations

-intervertebral discs

-pubic symphysis (connects left/right pubic bones)

-discs of knee joint