Lab Exam 1

Simple Squamous

Epithelial tissue that functions in rapid diffusion, filtration, and secretion of lubricating substances, found in locations such as lung alveoli and lining of blood vessels.

Simple Cuboidal

Epithelial tissue responsible for secretion and absorption, found in locations such as kidney tubules and ducts of small glands.

Simple Columnar

Epithelial tissue that aids in absorption and secretion of mucus and enzymes, found in the digestive tract and uterine tubes.

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar

Epithelial tissue that secretes mucus and propels it along with cilia, found in the trachea and upper respiratory tract.

Stratified Squamous

Epithelial tissue that protects against abrasion and pathogens, found in skin epidermis and lining of the esophagus.

Stratified Cuboidal

Epithelial tissue involved in protection, secretion, and providing structural support in ducts of glands.

Hyaline Cartilage

Connective tissue that supports and reinforces structures, found in costal cartilages and nose.

Elastic Cartilage

Connective tissue that provides flexibility while maintaining shape, found in the external ear and epiglottis.

Fibrocartilage

Connective tissue that offers tensile strength and absorbs shock, found in intervertebral discs and knee joints.

Loose Fibrous (Areolar) Connective Tissue

Connective tissue that wraps and cushions organs, involved in immune defense, found widely under epithelia.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Connective tissue that connects muscles to bones and withstands tensile stress, found in tendons and ligaments.

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Connective tissue that provides strength against tension in multiple directions, found in the dermis of the skin.

Reticular Connective Tissue

Connective tissue that forms a stroma supporting cell types like white blood cells, found in lymph nodes and spleen.

Adipose Tissue

Connective tissue that stores energy, insulates, and protects organs, found under the skin and around organs.

Bone (Compact)

Connective tissue that supports and protects, stores minerals, and houses red bone marrow, found in the skeleton.

Blood Smear (Fluid Connective Tissue)

Connective tissue responsible for transport of gases, nutrients, and cells throughout the body, contained in blood vessels.