Tissue Functions and locations

Epithelium,Connective, Muscle,Nervous

Simple Squamous Epithelium Function

Rapid Diffusion,Filtration, & Some Secretion

Simple Squamous Epithelium Location

Air sacs in lungs(alveoli), Lining blood vessels, Serous membranes of body cavities

Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium Location

Epidermis of Skin

Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium Function

Protects underlying tissue 

Non- Keratinized Stratified Epithelium Location

Lining of Oral Cavity

Esophagus

Vagina  &  Anus

Non- Keratinized Stratified Epithelium Function

Protects underlying tissue 

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium Location

Lining Kidney Tubules

Ducts of most Glands

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium Function

Absorption & Secretion

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium Location

Large Ducts of most Exocrine Glands

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium Function

Protection & Secretion

Ciliated Simple Columnar Epithelium Location

Lining of Uterine Tubes 

Ciliated Simple Columnar Epithelium Function

Secretion of Mucin,Mucus & Oocyt

Non-Cilliated Simple Columnar Epithelium Location

Lining most of the Digestive Tract

Non-Cilliated Simple Columnar Epithelium Function

Absorption & Secretion

Stratified Columnar Epithelium Location

Large ducts of some Exocrine Glands

Some regions of male Urethra

Stratified Columnar Epithelium Function

Protection & Secretion

Pseudo-Stratified Epithelium Function

Protection

Secretion of Mucin

Movement of Mucin

Pseudo-Stratified Epithelium Location

Ciliated form lines most of Respiratory Tract

Transitional Epithelium Location

Lining of Ureters, Urinary Bladder, & part of Urethra

Transitional Epithelium Function

Distension and Relaxation to accommodate volume changes

Smooth Muscle Tissue Location

Walls of hollow Internal Organs

Vessels, Airways, Stomach, Bladder, Uterus

Smooth Muscle Tissue Function

Involuntary movements & motion

Moves materials through internal organs

Skeletal Muscle Tissue Location

Attaches to Bones or sometimes Skin

Skeletal Muscle Tissue Function

Moves Skeleton

Voluntary Body Movements

Locomotion

Heat Production

Cardiac Muscle Tissue Location

Heart Wall 

(Myocardium)

Cardiac Muscle Tissue Function

Involuntary Contraction & Relaxation

Pumps blood in the heart

Nervous Tissue Location

Brain

Spinal Cord

Peripheral Nervous tissue

Nervous Tissue Function

Neurons control & communicate between cells

Neuroglia support & protect neurons

Blood Connective Tissue Location

Heart 

Blood Vessels (Veins, Arteries,Capillaries)

Blood Connective Tissue Function

Transports Gases, Hormones, Nutrients, & Waste

Controls Immune Response

Blood Clotting

Compact Bone Connective Tissue Location

Exterior of Bones of the Body 

Compact Bone Connective Tissue Function

Protects Vital Organs

Stores Minerals

Supports soft structure 

Levers for movement 

Areolar Connective Tissue Location

Subcutaneous Layer

Surrounding Organs

Areolar Connective Tissue Function

Surrounds & Protects

Loosely Binds

Nerve & Blood Vessel Packing 

Reticular Connective Tissue Location

Stroma of Lymph Nodes

Thymus

Bone Marrow

Reticular Connective Tissue Function

Supportive Framework 

Adipose Connective Tissue Location

Subcutaneous Layer

Covers & Surrounds some Organs

Adipose Connective Tissue Function

Stores Energy 

Protects

Cushions

Insulates 

Dense Regular Connective Tissue Location

Most Ligaments

Forms Tendons

Dense Regular Connective Tissue Function

Attaches Muscle to Bone

Attaches Bone to Bone 

Resists stress applied in one direction 

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Location

Dermis

Perichondrium covering cartilage

Periosteum covering Bone

Organ Capsules

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Function

Withstands stress in all directions

Elastic Connective Tissue Location

Walls of elastic Arteries

Trachea 

Bronchial tubes

True Vocal Cords

Suspensory ligaments of Penis

Elastic Connective Tissue Function

Allows stretching of some Organs 

Hyaline Cartilage Connective Tissue Location

Fetal Skeleton

Articular ends of long bones

Costal Cartilage

Larynx, Trachea, Nose

Hyaline Cartilage Connective Tissue Function

Support Soft Tissue

Model for Bone growth

Movement at Joints 

Fibrocartilage Connective Tissue Location

Intervertebral Discs

Menisci knee joint

Pubic symphysis

Fibrocartilage Connective Tissue Function

Resists Compression

Absorbs Shock

Elastic Cartilage Connective Tissue Location

External Ear

Epiglottis of larynx 

Elastic Cartilage Connective Tissue Function

Maintain structure & shape while permitting flexibility