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adipose tissue

specialized areolar tissue rich in stored fat

areolar tissue

a type of connective tissue proper that shows little specialization with cells dispersed in the matrix 2

connective tissue membrane

connective tissue that encapsulates organs and lines movable joints

connective tissue proper

connective tissue containing a viscous matrix, fibers, and cells.

dense connective tissue

connective tissue proper that contains many fibers that provide both elasticity and protection

fluid connective tissue

specialized cells that circulate in a watery fluid containing salts, nutrients, and dissolved proteins

loose connective tissue 1

type of connective tissue proper that shows little specialization with cells dispersed in the matrix 1

simple columnar epithelium

tissue that consists of a single layer of column-like cells; promotes secretion and absorption in tissues and organs

simple cuboidal epithelium

tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells; promotes secretion and absorption in ducts and tubules

simple squamous epithelium

tissue that consists of a single layer of flat scale-like cells; promotes diffusion and filtration across surface

stratified columnar epithelium

tissue that consists of two or more layers of column-like cells, contains glands and is found in some ducts

stratified cuboidal epithelium

tissue that consists of two or more layers of cube-shaped cells, found in some ducts

stratified squamous epithelium

tissue that consists of multiple layers of cells with the most apical being flat scale-like cells; protects surfaces from abrasion

transitional epithelium

form of stratified epithelium found in the urinary tract, characterized by an apical layer of cells that change shape in response to the presence of urine