Function
Functions of simple squamous epithelium
Absorption
secretion
filtration
Locations of simple squamous epithelium
Alveoli
glomeruli
endothelium
serosa
Description of areolar connective tissue
functions of hyaline cartilage
Eases joint movement
growth of juvenile long bones
movement of vocal chords
holds airways open
Functions of simple cuboidal epithelium
Absorption
secretion
secretion of mucus
movement
Locations of simple cuboidal epithelium
Liver
thyroid
salivary glands
mammary glands
bronchoiles and kidney tubules
Description of dense irregular connective tissue
Which connective tissue contains random collagen fibers and no visible cells?
Functions of elastic cartilage
allows for flexibility
Functions of simple columnar epithelium
Secretion
absorption
secretion of mucus
Locations of simple columnar epithelium
Lining of GI tract
kidney
uterus
uterine tubes
Description of dense regular connective tissue
Which connective tissue contains uniform collagen fibers and compressed fibroblast nuclei?
Functions of stratified cuboidal epithelium
Secretion of sweat
production of sperm
production of ovarian hormones
Locations of ciliated pseudo stratified columnar
Respiratory-tract
portions of male urethra
Description of dense elastic connective tissue
Which connective tissue contains elastic fibers that resemble overstretched rubber bands?
Functions of ciliated pseudo-stratified columnar
Secretes and propels mucus
Locations of stratified cuboidal epithelium
Sweat gland ducts
seminiferous tubules
ovarian follicles
Description of reticular tissue
Which connective tissue contains fine collagen fibers and fibroblasts?