Identification and Description of Tissue Types with Locations and Functions

A series of flashcards covering key concepts related to tissue types, their characteristics, functions, and locations.

Epithelial Tissue

Tissue type characterized by tightly packed cells forming sheets; covers surfaces and lines cavities.

Simple squamous epithelium

A type of epithelium that is a single layer of cells, primarily involved in diffusion and filtration; found in lungs and blood vessels.

Stratified squamous epithelium

Multi-layered epithelium that offers protection; located in the skin and mouth lining.

Simple cuboidal epithelium

A single layer of cube-like cells involved in secretion and absorption; found in kidney tubules and glands.

Simple columnar epithelium

A single layer of tall cells that aids in absorption and secretion; located in the lining of the digestive tract.

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Epithelium that appears stratified but is a single layer; involved in secretion and propulsion of mucus; found in the respiratory tract.

Transitional epithelium

A stretchable type of epithelium; located in the urinary bladder.

Connective Tissue

The most abundant tissue type, characterized by cells dispersed in an extracellular matrix; provides support, protection, and binding.

Areolar tissue

A type of loose connective tissue that wraps organs and cushions them.

Adipose tissue

A connective tissue specialized for fat storage, insulation, and protection.

Reticular connective tissue

Tissue that supports lymphoid organs.

Dense regular connective tissue

Contains parallel collagen fibers; forms tendons and ligaments.

Dense irregular connective tissue

Tissue with collagen fibers arranged in multiple directions; found in the dermis of skin.

Elastic connective tissue

Connective tissue that provides elasticity; located in the walls of large arteries.

Cartilages

A type of connective tissue that includes hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage, varying in support and flexibility.

Bone

Connective tissue that offers rigid support with a mineralized matrix.

Blood

A fluid connective tissue that transports gases and nutrients.

Skeletal muscle

Voluntary, striated muscle attached to bones; responsible for movement.

Smooth muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of hollow organs.

Cardiac muscle

Involuntary, striated muscle located in the heart wall.

Nervous Tissue

Tissue specialized for rapid communication through electrical signals; consists of neurons and supporting neuroglial cells.