Simple Squamous
One layer; squished
Simple Cuboidal
One layer; cubic
Simple Columnar
One layer; column-like
Stratified Squamous
Multiple layers; squished
Stratified Cuboidal
Multiple layers; cubic
Stratified Columnar
Multiple layers; column-like
Pseudostratified Columnar
Has false layers; column-like
Epithelial Tissue
Protects underlying tissues; absorbs and secretes substances
Nervous Tissue
Controls and communicates through eletrical and chemical impulses
Connective Tissue
Supports, connects, protects organs; defense and transport
Neurons
Nervous; transmits info throughout body to control thinking, movement, and other body functions
Glial Cells
Supporting cells that help nerves function properly
Skeletal
Muscle; makes up virtually all of the muscles in the body; multiple nuclei; partly voluntarily controlled
Cardiac
Muscle; makes up heart and contracts to pump blood throughout body; one nucleus; not voluntarily controlled
Smooth
Muscle; makes up linings of certain blood vessels and digestive organs; not voluntarily controlled
Actin
Thin sarcomere filaments
Myosin
Thick sarcomere filaments
Loose Tissues
Connective; areolar, adipose, reticular
Dense Tissues
Connective; regular, irregular, elastic
Cartilage
Connective; provides support and health to bones
Bone
Connective; provides support and shape for the body
Blood
Connective; red and white blood cells, platelets
Proper Epithelium
Covers and lines outer/ inner body
Gladular Epithelium
Forms glands and secretes hormones and other substances
Endocrine Glands
Secrete hormones into bloodstream/ nearby cells
Exocrine cells
Secrete fluids into tubes/ ducts that lead to outside of body
Tissues
A group of specialized cells working together for a common purpose.
Organs
Groups of tissues working together for a common purpose.
Organ Systems
Groups of organs working together for a common purpose.