Epithelial tissue
number of cells and cell shape
Which type of connective tissue contains all three fiber types?
loose CT
Which type of cartilage has lacunae in pairs?
hyaline
What type of connective tissue has liquid matrix?
blood
What are the functions of epithelial tissue?
protection, secretion, and absorption.
Where is irregular dense connective tissue found?
dermis of the skin
What is the function of Fibrocartilage?
shock absorption
Where do blood vessels run through bone cells?
the central canal
T/F: epithelial tissue is avascular.
True
What is the function of loose CT?
binds tissues and acts as a passageway for nerves and vessels.
Where is elastic cartilage found?
external ear and epiglottis
what type of tissue has the functions of cushioning, being an insulator, and acting as energy storage?
adipose tissue
Where is simple columnar epithelium located?
GI tract and the uterus
T/F: Dense CT is highly vascular
False
When looking under the microscope you see that the lacunae are in rows with lots of densely packed rows of cartilage, what type of cartilage are you looking at?
fibrocartilage
What is the function of bone?
support, protection, and calcium storage
Which cell type allows for rapid diffusion?
simple squamous epithelium
Which type of connective tissue is found under all epithelium?
loose CT
What are chondrocytes?
cartilage cells that secrete protein fibers.
What are the cell types in blood?
RBCs, WBCs, and platelets