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Simple Squamous Epithelium
Tip: skinny/thin substances can slip through fast
Location: Lungs Alveoli, Blood Vessels Capillaries
Function: Exchange/Diiffusion-Gases Carbon & Oxygen, Filtrartion-Nutrients/waste products


Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Location: Kinney Tubules, Ducts of Some Glands
Function: Secretion & Absoprtion *urine*


Simple Columnar Epithelium (microvili)
Location: Stomach; Small Intestines
Function: Secrete mucus/dig. enzyme, Protect & Absorb nutrients


Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Location: Vagina, oral cavity & anal canal
Function: Protection; keeps lining moist; protects against abrasion

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
Location: Sweat & salivary glands; pancreas & mammary glands
Function: More protection; 2-3 layers; secretion, protection

Stratified Columnar Epithelium
Location: Male urethra & ducts of exocrine glands
Function: Protection against abrasion (wear & tear) Secretion

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
Location: Trachea (Ciliated-lines passage ways)
Function: Protection & movement of substances; moves mucus/harmful substances via cilia

Transitional Epithelium
Location: Bladder, Ureter, Part of Urethra
Function: Stretches, recoils & changes shape with increased tension

Hyaline Cartilage (cookie dough)
Location: Ends of bones; nose, larynx & trachea
Function: Supports, protects & provides framework


Fibrocartilage
Location: Intervertebral discs; parts of pelvis; knee
Function: Supports, protects & absorbs shock


Elastic Cartilage
Location: External ear & larynx
Function: Supports, protects & provides flexible framework


Dense Regular Connective Tissue
Location: Tendons & ligaments
Function: Binds; connects body parts; resists stretching/tearing


Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Location: Dermis (deep layer of skin)
Function: Sustains tissue tension; strength & resistance

Adipose Tissue (Fat)
Location: Beneath the skin & around kidney’s
Function: Energy storage; insulation & cushioning

Areolar Tissue
Location: Between muscles, capillaries & nerves; under skin/epith. tissue
Function: Binds organs
Reticular Tissue
Location: Liver walls & Spleen
Function: Soft internal framework; structural support
Elastic Connective Tissue
Location: Walls of arteries & airways
Function: Provides elasticity & support

Bone (Compact)
Location: Skeletal bones & middle ear
Function: Framework, protection & support
Blood (platelets)
Location: Blood vessels & heart chambers
Function: Transports gases; defense against disease; clotting