Histology

Specific types of cells

Simple Squamous

Simple Squamous

Simple Squamous

Function: Allow things to diffuse

Simple Squamous

Location: Endothelium Lining of blood vessels and lungs (air sacs=alveoli)

Simple Columnar

Simple Columnar

Location: Digestive tract or parts of reproductive

Simple Columnar

Function: Absorption and secretion

Simple Cuboidal

Simple Cuboidal

Location: Kidney tubules

Simple Cuboidal

Function: Absorption and secretion

Transitional

Transitional

Location: Bladder/ urinary tract

Transitional

Function: Stretch

Stratified Squamous

Stratified Squamous

Location: Skin, mouth, esophagus

Stratified Squamous

Function: Protection

Pseudostratified Columnar

Pseudostratified Columnar

Location: Lungs(respiratory) ducts of glands

Pseudostratified Columnar

Function: Propel materials

Areolar

Areolar

Location: Edema(fluid) between blood and organs, aka anywhere

Areolar

Function: Protect and cushion body parts

Adipose

Adipose

Location: Under skin and around organs

Adipose

Function: Insulate and protect

Dense regular

Dense regular

Location: Tendons and ligaments

Dense regular

Function: Withstand tension

Dense irregular

Dense irregular

Location: Tendons and ligaments

Dense irregular

Function: Withstand tension

Elastin (cartilage)

Elastin (cartilage)

Location: Ear

Elastin (cartilage)

Function: provide structure

Hyline (cartilage)

Hyline (cartilage)

Location: Ribs and chest, between bones

Hyline (cartilage)

Function: Resist compression

Reticular

Reticular

Location: Spleen, liver, lymph nodes

Reticular

Function: Support soft organs

Bone

Bone

Location: Any bone ex.Femur

Bone

Function: Support and protect

Blood

Blood

Location: Blood vessels

Blood

Function: Transport materials and fight against pathogens

Skeletal

Skeletal Muscle

Location: Any muscle, ex. Bicep

Skeletal Muscle

Function: Move body

Smooth Muscle

Smooth Muscle

Location: Organs, ex. stomach

Smooth Muscle

Function: Move substances(by squeezing)

Cardiac Muscle

Cardiac Muscle

Location: Heart

Cardiac Muscle

Function: Pump blood

Nervous Tissue

Nervous Tissue

Location: Brains, spinal cord, nerves

Nervous Tissue

Function: Regulates /controls body functions (send signals)