Anat Lec - Tissues Function/Location

function of simple squamous epithelium

rapid diffusion, filtration, and some secretion in serous membranes

function of simple cuboidal epithelium

absorption and secretion

function of simple columnar epithelium

absorption and secretion; secretion of mucin

function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium

protection of respiratory tract/nasal cavity

function of stratified squamous epithelium

protection of underlying tissue

function of areolar CT

packs around and binds organs

function of adipose CT

protects, stores fat, insulates

function of dense irregular CT

provides tensile strength in all directions

function of dense regular CT

provides strength and flexibility primarily in a single direction

function of cartilage

provides support through flexibility and resilience

function of bone CT

supports soft structures, protects vital organs

cell type for areolar, dense irregular, and dense regular CT

fibroblasts

cell type of adipose CT

adipocytes

cell type for cartilage CT

chondrocytes

cell type for bone CT

osteocytes