Tissue Types and Animal Dissection Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about tissues and animal dissections.

Simple Squamous

Tissue found in lungs, endothelium of capillaries, blood vessels. Functions include gas exchange and diffusion.

Simple Cuboidal

Tissue found in kidney tubules and glands. Functions include secretion and absorption.

Simple Columnar

Tissue located in the GI tract and uterine tubes. Functions include secretion and absorption.

Pseudostratified Columnar

Tissue found in the trachea and nasal cavity; functions include movement of fluids (mucus) and protection.

Adipose Tissue

Tissue located under the skin and around the kidneys; functions include energy storage and insulation.

Blood

A fluid connective tissue containing red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Hyaline Cartilage

Cartilage found in embryonic skeletons and joint cavities providing support and cushioning.

Skeletal Muscle

Muscle tissue attached to the skeleton for voluntary movement.

Cardiac Muscle

Muscle tissue found in the heart for heart muscle contraction.

Smooth Muscle

Muscle tissue found in blood vessels and the GI tract for involuntary movement.

Nervous Tissue

Tissue found in the central and peripheral nervous systems for conducting nerve impulses.

Hydra

A cylindrical tube-shaped organism with tentacles used for capturing food.

Squid

External anatomy includes fins, arms, tentacles, mantle, eyes, collar, and funnel.

Earthworm

External anatomy includes mouth, prostomium, segment, and setae.

Crayfish

External anatomy includes cephalothorax, abdomen, telson, and uropod.

Frog

Viscera includes heart, liver, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.