tissue types

simple squamous epithelium

allows passive diffusion

found in vessels and cavities

simple cuboidal epithelium

protection, absorption, excretion

found in ducts and glands

simple columnar epithelium

absorption

cilia/microvilli

found in stomach/intestines

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

upper respiratory tract

cilia

stratified squamous epithelium

protection

found where skin needs more strength

dermis, esophagus

transitional epithelium (flattened umbral cells)

allows bladder to expand

full bladder

transitional epithelium (dome shaped cells)

allows bladder to expand

empty bladder

dense irregular connective tissue

found in skin

dense regular connective tissue

found in tendons/ligaments

lymph node connective tissue

found in lymph nodes

ground bone

found in bone

hyaline articular cartilage

prevents friction

found in between bones and joints

fibrocartilage

absorbs impact

between vertebrae/in the meniscus

skeletal muscle

voluntary

control voluntary movement

run along bones

smooth muscle

helps with movement in organs

involuntary

found in internal organs

cardiac muscle

involuntary

pumps blood in the heart

found in the heart