Tissue
group of similar cells working together for a common purpose
epithelial tissue
Tissue that covers outside of the body and lines organs and cavities.
Simple squamous epithelial cells
flat shape allows substances to either diffuse or be filtered; secretion or reduces friction.
Simple Cuboidal epithelium cells
ice cube shape; Secretion or absorption; gland or ducts
Simple columnar epithelium cells
Absorbing , secretion of mucus enzymes, movement of mucus by cilia.
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium cells
protection ; secretion; movement of mucus by cilia.
Stratified squamous epithelium
provides physical protection to underlying tissue agaginst abrasion & pathogens
transitional epithelium
function: stretches readily and permits distension of urinary organ by contained urineLocation: lines the ureters, urinary bladder, and part of the urethra
Connective Tissue
A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts
connective tissue, areolar
Areolar CT beneath epithelial tissue all over the body;cushion & protects organs holds tissue fluid
Adipose CT (fat tissue)
Protect certain organs; insulates against heat loss; stores energy as a reserve fuel.
Reticular CT
fiber form a supportive netlike structure for a variety of cell types.
Dence fibrous connective tissue
anchors skeletal muscle to bone; attaches bone to bone; stabilizes bones within joints
dence irregular connective tissue
resists stresses applied in many different directions
hyaline cartilage ( most common)
Structural reinforcement; flexibility support; reduces friction within joints
elastic cartilage
Flexible, due to elastic fibers in matrixExternal ear, larynx
fibrous cartilage
resists compression, prevents bone to bone contact & limits relative movement
Bone Tissue
Most rigid connective tissue, Internally supports body structures, very active tissue, heals much more rapidly than cartilage
skeletal muscle
A muscle that is attached to the bones of the skeleton and provides the force that moves the bones.