Anatomy Tissue Locations and Functions

simple squamous epithelium

located in lungs; diffusion and secretion

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Kidney tubules; Absorption and secretion

Simple columnar epithelium

Intestines; absorption and secretion

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Trachea; mucus production and debris filtration

Stratified squamous epithelium

Esophagus; protection from abrasion

Transitional epithelium

Bladder; stretching of the bladder

Skeletal muscle

Skeletal muscles; contraction and limb movement

Smooth muscle

Digestive system; propulsion of contents

Cardiac muscle

Heart; contraction and blood pumping

Giant multipolar neuron

Spinal cord brain nerves; relaying of neural impulses

Dense regular connective tissue

Tendons and ligaments; connecting muscle to bone

Reticular connective tissue

Spleen; immune and blood production/recycling

Areolar connective tissue

Surrounds internal tissues; insulates organs

Adipose connective tissue

Deep to skin; protection and energy

Hyaline cartilage

End of long bones; shock absorption and friction reduction

Fibrocartilage

Vertebral discs; resists compression

Elastic cartilage

External ear; allows for stretch

Compact bone

Bones; protection and mineral storage

Spongy bone

Ribs, proximal long bones; red blood production

Blood

Heart and blood vessels; transport gases and nutrients

Dense irregular connective tissue

Dermis; structural strength