tissues: locations + functions (in that order)

simple squamous epithelium

lining of blood vessels, diffusion

simple cuboidal epithelium

salivary glands, absorption

simple columnar epithelium

stomach, absorption

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

trachea, secretes mucus to trap dust

stratified squamous epithelium

epidermis, resist abrasion

transitional epithelium

urinary bladder, stretching of urinary bladder

skeletal muscle

skeletal muscles, voluntary contraction

smooth muscle

stomach, involuntary contraction

cardiac muscle

heart, contraction of heart

(giant multipolar) neuron

brain, transmit electrical signals from sensory cells to effectors

dense regular connective tissue

tendons, binds bone to bone

reticular connective tissue

lymph nodes, acts as internal skeleton for soft organs

areolar connective tissue

deep in dermis, binds epithelial cells to lower layers

adipose connective tissue

breasts, energy storage

hyaline cartilage connective tissue

ribs, supports conducting passages of respiratory tract

fibrocartilage connective tissue

pubic symphysis, resists compression

elastic cartilage connective tissue

external ear, provides flexible framework

ground bone connective tissue

skeleton, locomotion

spongy bone connective tissue

vertebrae, site of erythropoiesis

blood connective tissue

heart, transports nutrients throughout body

dense irregular connective tissue

dermis, structural support