Tissues

simple squamous epithelium

lungs
secretion

simple cuboidal epithelium

kidneys

secretion

simple columnar epithelium

stomach intestines

secretion

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

respiratory

helpa clear mucus out of lungs

transitional epithelium

urinary bladder

stretching of urinary bladder

stratified squamous epithelium

vagina

prevent microbial infections

skeletal muscle

skeletal muscle

voluntary contractions

smooth muscle

digestive tract

sustained contractions

cardiac muscle

heart

rhythmic contractions

giant multipolar neuron

nerves

transmit electrical signals

dense regular connective tissue

tendon

connects muscle to bone

reticular connective tissue

spleen

internal skeleton for soft organs

areolar connective tissue

deep to the dermis

insulates organs from infection

adipose connective tissue

under skin

physical protection

hyaline cartilage connective tissue

ends of long bones

forms most of the fetal skeleton

fibrocartilage connective tissue

intervertebral discs

reduce wear and tear

elastic cartilage connective tissue

external ear

provides flexible framework

ground bone connective tissue

skeleton

protection for soft organs

spongy bone connective tissue

ends of long bones

reduces weight

blood connective tissue

blood vessels

transport nutrients throughout the body