Tissue Types and Functions

Vocabulary flashcards covering various tissue types and their primary functions as described in the lecture notes.

Simple squamous ET

Filtration, Diffusion, Osmosis

Simple cuboidal ET

Secretion and Absorption

Simple columnar ET

Secretion and Absorption

Pseudostratified columnar ET

Secretion and Movement of mucous

Stratified squamous ET

Protection

Transitional ET

Allows distension (stretching)

Areolar CT

Strength, elasticity, and support

Adipose CT

Provides insulation & acts as energy reserve

Reticular CT

Forms stroma and removes cellular waste and microbes

Dense Regular CT

Provides strong attachment points

Dense Irregular CT

Provides strength

Elastic CT

Allows stretching of various organs

Hyaline Cartilage CT

Flexible support

Fibrocartilage CT

Rigid support

Elastic Cartilage CT

Elastic support (gives support while maintaining shape)

(Compact) Bone CT

Support, protection, and storage of inorganic salts (like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus)

Blood CT

Transports gases, nutrients, and wastes throughout the body

Skeletal MT

Movement of body parts

Smooth MT

Movement of materials (like blood, air, food)

Cardiac MT

Pumps blood through the body

Nervous tissue

Sends and receives signals