Histology
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Specific types of cells
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Simple Squamous
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Simple Squamous
Function: Allow things to diffuse
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Simple Squamous
Location: Endothelium Lining of blood vessels and lungs (air sacs=alveoli)
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Simple Columnar
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Simple Columnar
Location: Digestive tract or parts of reproductive
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Simple Columnar
Function: Absorption and secretion
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Simple Cuboidal
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Simple Cuboidal
Location: Kidney tubules
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Simple Cuboidal
Function: Absorption and secretion
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Transitional
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Transitional
Location: Bladder/ urinary tract
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Transitional
Function: Stretch
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Stratified Squamous
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Stratified Squamous
Location: Skin, mouth, esophagus
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Stratified Squamous
Function: Protection
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Pseudostratified Columnar
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Pseudostratified Columnar
Location: Lungs(respiratory) ducts of glands
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Pseudostratified Columnar
Function: Propel materials
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Areolar
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Areolar
Location: Edema(fluid) between blood and organs, aka anywhere
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Areolar
Function: Protect and cushion body parts
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Adipose
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Adipose
Location: Under skin and around organs
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Adipose
Function: Insulate and protect
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Dense regular
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Dense regular
Location: Tendons and ligaments
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Dense regular
Function: Withstand tension
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Dense irregular
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Dense irregular
Location: Tendons and ligaments
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Dense irregular
Function: Withstand tension
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Elastin (cartilage)
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Elastin (cartilage)
Location: Ear
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Elastin (cartilage)
Function: provide structure
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Hyline (cartilage)
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Hyline (cartilage)
Location: Ribs and chest, between bones
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Hyline (cartilage)
Function: Resist compression
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Reticular
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Reticular
Location: Spleen, liver, lymph nodes
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Reticular
Function: Support soft organs
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Bone
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Bone
Location: Any bone ex.Femur
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Bone
Function: Support and protect
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Blood
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Blood
Location: Blood vessels
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Blood
Function: Transport materials and fight against pathogens
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Skeletal
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Skeletal Muscle
Location: Any muscle, ex. Bicep
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Skeletal Muscle
Function: Move body
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Smooth Muscle
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Smooth Muscle
Location: Organs, ex. stomach
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Smooth Muscle
Function: Move substances(by squeezing)
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Cardiac Muscle
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Cardiac Muscle
Location: Heart
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Cardiac Muscle
Function: Pump blood
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Nervous Tissue
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Nervous Tissue
Location: Brains, spinal cord, nerves
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Nervous Tissue
Function: Regulates /controls body functions (send signals)
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