What is the name of this tissue?
What is
Simple Squamous
Stratified squamous epithelium is most commonly found doing...
What is a basal layer, and protecting against abrasions?
Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelia have structures called goblets that secrete mucus. Where in the body are mucus secreting cells needed?
What is the respiratory system?
This tissue is square and found in glands throughout the body.
What is simple cuboidal?
This simple columnar tissue is very tall and can be ciliated. What is their function in our airway system?
What is help move particles and protect organs?
Simple squamous epithelium is very thin and easy to move, and is highly mitotic. While this cell has a lot in common with its stratified sibling. Where is it important to have movement?
What are the lungs, vessel walls, and mesothelium?
This tissue is firm and the most common type in the body
What is hyaline cartilage?
Reticular connective tissue is very common amongst the lymphatic system. What could their function be?
What is the structural framework or meshwork of fibroblasts and leukocytes?
Areolar cells have high blood flow, which is useful for the need for new cells and the healing time. Where on your body does it heal very quickly?
Where is the papillary layer of the dermis
Though this tissue is not a standard type of tissue, it is key to bringing hormones, vitamins, and other microscopic particles to the body.
What is blood?
This tissue is used as a framework throughout the entire body, giving the body's organs protection.
What is compact bone tissue?
Dense Regular tissues resemble lasagna noodles. From their tightly packed cells with no blood flow, it isn't very easy to heal these tissues. So, when you tear your _____ you might be off-season for a while.
What are ligaments or tendons (ACL works good too)
The tissue is found in organs that expand and shrink due to stress. It is also a part of waste management in the body.
What is transitional tissue?
This tissue is able to stretch and recoil. It is also meant to keep passageways open and ready to move when needed. This tissue is densely packed.
What is Elastic connective tissue?
Fibrocartilage is the hardest type of avascular tissue. It also stretches when women give birth and wears down during old age and high activity. Where can you find this cartilage?
Where is the pad of the knee and pelvic girdle?