Tissue Pictures
Tissue Functions
Tissue Locations
100

Supports/protects bones of the skeleton. 

Bone (Compact)

100

Found in the alveoli in the lungs. 

Simple Squamous 

200

Stores nutrients/energy and also insulates. 

Adipose

200

Found lining ducts and glands. (thyroid gland)

Simple Cuboidal

300

Found where thick layers of protection are needed, such as skin. 

Stratified Squamous

300

Found in some glands such as salivary and mammary.

Stratified Cuboidal

400

Provides support/structure for body structures such as the external ear and epiglottis. 

Elastic Cartilage

400

 Found in the uterus and parts of the pharynx. 

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar

500

Allows strong resistance to tension and tearing (sustains tension). Also protects underlying structures. 

Dense Irregular Tissue

500

Found in the liver, spleen, or lymph nodes. 

Reticular Connective Tissue

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