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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
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