Tissue Types

Question 1

Simple squamous epithelium:
Function:
Location:

Answer 1

Function: diffusion and filtration
Location: blood vessels, alveoli of lungs, capsules in kidneys

Question 2

Simple cuboidal epithelium:
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Location:

Answer 2

Function: absorption, secretion, protection
Location: kidney tubules, ducts of glands, surfaces of ovaries

Question 3

Simple columnar epithelium:
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Answer 3

Function: absorption, secretion, moving substances (adapted for their function)
Location:lines areas of absorption and secretion, digestive tract, uterus or transports like Respiratory tract, fallopian tubes

Question 4

Stratified squamous epithelium:
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Answer 4

Function: strong barrier against abrasion, chemical damage water loss etc.
Location: outer layer of skin (epidermis), lining of mouth, esophagus

Question 5

Transitional epithelium:
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Location:

Answer 5

Function: allows organs to stretch and expand significantly without damage (it’s pillowy)
Location: urinary system (bladder, ureters)

Question 6

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium:
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Answer 6

Function: respiratory- (secretes mucus!!) trap foreign particles and pathogens with secreted mucus, reproductive ducts- secretes mucus

Location: lining of upper respiratory tract, male reproductive system

Question 7

Areolar CT:
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Answer 7

Function: support, bind, cushion other tissues, reservoir for salts and water, diffusion, immune defense
Location: under skin, dermis, around blood vessels and nerves, lining digestive and respiratory tracts

Question 8

Reticular CT:
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Location:

Answer 8

Function: supportive framework for organs, structural support
Location: stroma of lymphoid organs (lymph nodes and spleen), red bone marrow, liver

Question 9

Adipose CT:
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Location:

Answer 9

Function: provide structural support and framework for immune and other types of cells
Location: lymphoid organs (lymph nodes and spleen), bone marrow, around liver and kidneys

Question 10

Dense regular CT:
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Location:

Answer 10

Function: provides tensile (withstands pulling) strength and support
Location: tendons and ligaments

Question 11

Dense irregular CT:
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Location:

Answer 11

Function: provides strength and support against pulling forces from all directions
Location: dermis of skin, joint capsules, fibrous capsules of organs