Description of Tissue Subtypes.

Matching section

Thin, flat cells; ideal for diffusion/filtration

simple squamous

Cube-shaped; active in secretion/absorption

simple cuboidal

Tall cells; high absorption/secretion

simple columnar

Multi-layered, protective

stratified squamous

Looks layered but isn't; often ciliated for movement

psuedostratified columnar

Cushions organs, stores fat, binds skin (e.g., fat cells).

areolar/adipose

High collagen, strong; forms tendons (muscle-bone) and ligaments

dense connective

Solid, rigid matrix; provides structural framework.

bone/cartilage

Liquid matrix; transports nutrients and immune cells.

blood

Striated, voluntary, multinucleated; moves bones.

skeletal

Striated, involuntary, branched, intercalated discs; pumps blood.

cardiac

Non-striated, involuntary; lines hollow organs

smooth

Electrically active cells that transmit impulses.

neurons

Support cells that protect, nourish, and insulate neurons.

glia