Calls + Locations + Functions

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Locations: Air sacs of Lungs, Lining of Blood Vessels, Heart, Ventral Body Cavity

Functions: Diffusion, Filtration, Secretion

Cell Types: Squamous Cells

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Location: Kidney Tubules, Glandular Ducts

Functions: Absorption and Secretion

Cell Types: Cholangiocytes and Club Cells

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Location: Lines most of Digestive Tract

Function: Absortion, Secretion of Mucous, Enzymes, and other Substances

Cell Types: Goblet Cells

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

Location: Majority of Respiratory Tract

Function: Mucous Secretion (Ciliary Action)

Cell Types: Goblet Cells and Basal Cells

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Location: Epidermis (Skin)

Function: Protects Underlying Tissue from Abrasion

Cell Types: Basal Cells and Keratinized Cells

Transitional Epithelium

Location: Lining of Urinary Bladder, Ureters, Part of Urethra

Function: Allows Organs to Expand/Stretch without causing damage

Cell Types: Basal Cells

Adipose

Location: Around Internal Organs

Function: Provides Insulation by Preventing Heat Loss

Cell Types: Adipocytes

Hyaline Cartilage

Location: Costal Ribs, Respiratory Tract, Joints

Function: Supports, Cushions, Resists Compression

Cell Type: Chondrocytes

Bone

Location: Skeletal System (Bones)

Function: Supports, Protects, Stores Calcium, Minerals, Fat

Cell Type: Osteocytes

Blood

Location: Blood Vessels

Function: Transports Respiratory Gases, Nutrients, Waste

Cell Types: Leukocytes, Erythrocytes, Thrombocytes

Neuron

Location: Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves

Function: Transmits Signals from Sensory Organs to Effectors

Cell Type: Betz Cells

Skeletal Muscle

Location: Attached to Bone
Function: Voluntary Movement/Control, Facial Expression

Cell Type: Sarcomere

Cardiac Muscle

Location: Walls of the Heart
Function: Pumps Heart, Propels Blood Circulation

Cell Type: Cardiomyocytes

Smooth Muscle

Location: Walls of Hollow Organs
Function: Propels Substances, Involuntary Control

Cell Type: Mesoderm, Neural Crest Cells

Simple Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

Location: Lines Small Bronchi
Function: Absorbs Mucus (Ciliary Action)

Cell Type: Goblet Cells