Tissues' appearance, function and location in the body, 10202025
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Adipose Tissue
what is the name of this tissue?
Stores fat (energy); insulates; cushions organs
What is the function of this tissue?
Under skin, around kidneys and eyeballs, within abdomen, in breasts.
Where is this tissue located?
Simple Columnar Epithelium
what is the name of this tissue?
Absorption and secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances
What is the function of this tissue?
Lining of the stomach, intestines, and gallbladder
Where is this tissue located?
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium
what is the name of this tissue?
Secretion, particularly of mucus; propulsion of mucus by ciliary action.
What is the function of this tissue?
Ducts of large glands, male urethra, lining of trachea and most of upper respiratory tract.
Where is this tissue located?
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
what is the name of this tissue?
Protects underlying tissues from abrasion and infection
What is the function of this tissue?
Esophagus, mouth and vagina. Epidermis of the skin.
Where is this tissue located?
Transitional Epithelium
what is the name of this tissue?
Stretches to allow expansion of urinary organs
What is the function of this tissue?
Ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Where is this tissue located?
Areolar Connective Tissue
what is the name of this tissue?
Cushions organs; holds tissue fluids; allows flexibility
What is the function of this tissue?
Under epithelial tissues, around capillaries, and between muscles
Where is this tissue located?
Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue
what is the name of this tissue?
Attaches muscles to bones or bones to bones; withstands tension
What is the function of this tissue?
Tendons, ligaments
Where is this tissue located?
Osseous Tissue (Bone)
what is the name of this tissue?
Supports and protects organs; stores calcium and fat; site of blood cell formation
What is the function of this tissue?
Bones
Where is this tissue located?
Hyaline Cartilage
what is the name of this tissue?
Provides firm but flexible support; reduces friction between bones
What is the function of this tissue?
Ends of bones, nose.
Where is this tissue located?
Smooth Muscle Tissue
what is the name of this tissue?
Moves substances through hollow organs
What is the function of this tissue?
Walls of hollow organs such as stomach, intestines, bladder, and blood vessels
Where is this tissue located?
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
what is the name of this tissue?
Voluntary movement; maintains posture; produces heat
What is the function of this tissue?
Attached to bones
Where is this tissue located?
Cardiac Muscle
what is the name of this tissue?
Pumps blood through the heart and circulatory system
What is the function of this tissue?
Heart
Where is this tissue located?
