primarily locations and functions of tissues and some other shit

Simple Squamous (Function)

Rapid diffusion and filtration.

Simple Squamous (Location)

Alveoli of lungs, blood vessels, and kidney glomeruli.

Simple Cuboidal (Function)

Secretion and absorption.

Simple Cuboidal (Location)

Kidney tubules and glands.

Simple Columnar (Function)

Absorption and secretion.

Simple Columnar (Location)

Digestive tract and uterus.

Pseudostratified Columnar (Function)

Produces and moves mucus.

Pseudostratified Columnar (Location)

Respiratory tract.

Stratified Squamous (Function)

Protection from abrasion.

Keratinized Stratified Squamous (Location)

Epidermis of skin.

Nonkeratinized Stratified Squamous (Location)

Mouth, esophagus, and vagina.

Urothelium (Function)

Allows stretching and recoil.

Urothelium (Location)

Bladder and ureters.

Goblet Cell (Function)

Produces mucus.

Endothelium (Location)

Lines blood vessels and the heart.

Mesothelium (Location)

Lines serous membranes.

Areolar Tissue (Function)

Cushions, supports, and binds tissues.

Areolar Tissue (Location)

Beneath epithelia and around organs.

Adipose Tissue (Function)

Energy storage, insulation, and protection.

Adipose Tissue (Location)

Under skin and around organs.

Reticular Tissue (Function)

Forms supportive framework (stroma).

Reticular Tissue (Location)

Lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue (Function)

Withstands pulling force in one direction.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue (Location)

Tendons and ligaments.

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue (Function)

Withstands stress from many directions.

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue (Location)

Dermis and organ capsules.

Collagen Fibers (Function)

Provide strength and resist stretching.

Elastic Fibers (Function)

Allow stretch and recoil.

Reticular Fibers (Function)

Form supportive networks.

Hyaline Cartilage (Function)

Smooth support and reduced friction.

Hyaline Cartilage (Location)

Nose, trachea, ends of bones.

Elastic Cartilage (Function)

Flexible support.

Elastic Cartilage (Location)

External ear and epiglottis.

Fibrocartilage (Function)

Shock absorption and resistance to compression.

Fibrocartilage (Location)

Intervertebral discs and menisci.

Chondrocyte (Definition)

Mature cartilage cell.

Lacuna (Definition)

Small cavity containing a cartilage cell.

Perichondrium (Definition)

Outer connective tissue covering of most cartilage.

Endocrine Gland (Function)

Releases hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Exocrine Gland (Function)

Releases products through ducts.

Merocrine Secretion (Definition)

Product released by exocytosis; cell stays intact.

Merocrine Secretion (Example)

Sweat glands and pancreas.

Apocrine Secretion (Definition)

Part of the cell pinches off during secretion.

Apocrine Secretion (Example)

Mammary glands.

Holocrine Secretion (Definition)

Entire cell ruptures and becomes the secretion.

Holocrine Secretion (Example)

Sebaceous (oil) glands.

Tight Junction (Function)

Prevents substances from leaking between cells.

Adherens Junction (Function)

Strengthens attachment between neighboring cells.

Desmosome (Function)

Prevents cells from pulling apart.

Hemidesmosome (Function)

Anchors cells to the basement membrane.

Gap Junction (Function)

Allows communication between cells.

Mucous Membrane (Function)

Protection, secretion, and absorption.

Mucous Membrane (Location)

Digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts.

Serous Membrane (Function)

Reduces friction between organs.

Serous Membrane (Location)

Closed body cavities.

Pleura (Location)

Surrounds the lungs.

Pericardium (Location)

Surrounds the heart.

Peritoneum (Location)

Surrounds abdominal organs.

Visceral Layer (Definition)

Serous membrane layer covering an organ.

Parietal Layer (Definition)

Serous membrane layer lining a cavity wall.

Serous Fluid (Function)

Lubricates and reduces friction.

Cutaneous Membrane (Definition)

The skin.

Cutaneous Membrane (Location)

External body surface.