Histology Theory (Lab 2)

What is the function and location of epithelial tissue?

Function: protection, absorption, secretion, and sensation. Location: covers internal and external surfaces, openings, and passageways.

What is the function and one location of simple squamous epithelial tissue?

Function: rapid diffusion because flattened cells create a short path length. Location: alveoli of the lungs.

What is the function and one location of simple cuboidal epithelial tissue?

Function: active absorption and secretion. Location: kidney tubules.

What is the function and one location of non-ciliated simple columnar epithelial tissue?

Function: absorption and secretion; microvilli increase surface area. Location: digestive tract.

What is the function and one location of ciliated simple columnar epithelial tissue?

Function: moves material parallel to the epithelial surface using cilia. Location: uterine tubes.

What is the function and one location of stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

Function: mechanical protection and resistance to abrasion. Location: esophagus.

What is the function and one location of stratified cuboidal epithelial tissue?

Function: protection and transport of secretions. Location: salivary gland ducts.

What is the function and one location of stratified columnar epithelial tissue?

Function: protection and secretion. Location: male urethra.

What is the function and one location of ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue?

Function: secretion and propulsion of mucus. Location: trachea.

What is the function and one location of non-ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue?

Function: secretion; the handout gives secretion and mucus propulsion as the general function of pseudostratified columnar tissue. Location: male ejaculatory ducts.

What is the function and one location of transitional epithelial tissue?

Function: permits stretching. Location: urinary bladder.

What is the function and location of connective tissue?

Function: structural framework, protection, support, energy storage, and immunity. Location: no single overall location is specified in the handout.

What is the function and location of connective tissue proper?

Function: not separately stated in the handout. Location: not separately stated; it includes loose and dense connective tissues.

What is the function and location of loose connective tissue?

Function: not separately stated as a category; its protein fibers are loosely arranged. Location: not separately stated in the handout.

What is the function and one location of areolar connective tissue?

Function: wraps and cushions most organs. Location: lamina propria of mucous membranes.

What is the function and one location of adipose connective tissue?

Function: energy reserve, cushioning, and insulation. Location: hypodermis under the skin.

What is the function and one location of reticular connective tissue?

Function: provides a branched supporting structure for soft lymphoid organs. Location: lymph nodes.

What is the function and location of dense connective tissue?

Function: not separately stated as a category; its protein fibers are arranged in dense bundles. Location: not separately stated in the handout.

What is the function and one location of dense regular connective tissue?

Function: provides great strength when force is applied along one axis and attaches structures. Location: tendons.

What is the function and one location of dense irregular connective tissue?

Function: provides strength and elasticity when force is applied in many directions. Location: dermis of the skin.

What is the function and location of supporting connective tissue?

Function: not separately stated as a category in the handout. Location: not separately stated; it includes cartilage and bone.

What is the function and location of cartilage?

Function: not separately stated for cartilage as a whole in the handout. Location: not separately stated; specific cartilage types have different locations.

What is the function and one location of hyaline cartilage?

Function: cushioning, support, and reinforcement. Location: trachea.

What is the function and one location of elastic cartilage?

Function: the handout does not give a separate function, but notes that it contains more elastin fibers. Location: external ear.

What is the function and one location of fibrous cartilage?

Function: high tensile strength and shock absorption. Location: intervertebral discs.

What is the function and location of bone connective tissue?

Function: not separately stated under the general bone heading. Location: bones.

What is the function and one location of osseous connective tissue?

Function: support and protection of internal organs. Location: bones.

What is the function and location of fluid connective tissue?

Function: not separately stated as a category in the handout. Location: not separately stated; it includes blood and lymph.

What is the function and one location of blood connective tissue?

Function: not specifically stated for blood in the handout. Location: cardiovascular vessels.

What is the function and one location of lymph connective tissue?

Function: not specifically stated for lymph in the handout. Location: lymphatic vessels.

What is the function and location of muscle tissue?

Function: movement of skeletal elements and movement of material within hollow organs. Location: no single overall location is specified in the handout.

What is the function and one location of skeletal muscle tissue?

Function: voluntary movement. Location: skeletal muscles.

What is the function and one location of smooth muscle tissue?

Function: involuntarily propels substances along internal passageways. Location: wall of the intestine.

What is the function and one location of cardiac muscle tissue?

Function: contraction as a muscle tissue; the handout does not give a separate cardiac-specific function. Location: heart.

What is the function and location of nervous tissue?

Function: rapid integration and communication between body systems. Location: spinal cord.