Types Of Tissues

Different types and classifications of tissues present in the human body; from Anatomy & Physiology courses.

16 cards   |   Total Attempts: 184
  

Cards In This Set

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Simple Squamous Epithelium[Think squamous=scaley]
Answer 1
Functions: Reduces friction, controls permeability, performs absorption and secretion.
Stratified Squamous Epithelium[think stratified=stratos, or 'layers']

Answer 2
Functions: Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens and chemical attack.
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium[think cube=square shaped]
Answer 3
Functions: Limited protection, secretion, absorption.
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium[think stratos=layers and cube=square shaped]
Answer 4
Functions: Protection, secretion, absorption.
Transitional Epithelium[think transition=adjusting, such as to accomodate movement]
Answer 5
Functions: Permits expansion and recoil after stretching.
Simple Columnar Epithelium[think columnar=columns]
Answer 6
Functions: Protection, secretion, absorption.
Psuedostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium[think psuedo stratos=false layer, ciliated=containing cilia, columnar=columns]
Answer 7
Functions: Protection, secretion, moving mucus with cilia.
Stratified Columnar Epithelium[think stratos=layer and columnar=columns; no cilia on this one]
Answer 8
Function: Protection
Adipose Tissue[think adip=adapt, helps to cushion and allow things to 'adapt' to outside influences]
Answer 9
Functions: Provides padding and cushions shocks, insulates [reduces heat loss], stores energy.
Reticular Tissue[think retic=retain, as in retain shape]
Answer 10
Functions: Provides supporting framework [found in soft organs].
Dense Regular Connective Tissue[think dense=strong/firm, regular=one way/typical in direction]
Answer 11
Functions: Provides firm attachment. conducts pull of muscles, reduces friction between muscles, stabilizes relative positions of bones.
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue[think dense=strong/firm and irregular=different ways/atypical in direction]
Answer 12
Functions: Provides strength to resist forces pulled in many directions, helps prevent overexpansion of organs such as urinary bladder.
Elastic Tissue[think elastic=stretchy]
Answer 13
Functions: Stabilizes positions of vertebrae and penis, cushions shocks, permits expansion and contraction of organs.
Hyaline Cartilage[think hyaline=to line, often between bones]
Answer 14
Functions: Provides stiff but somewhat flexible support, reduces friction between bony surfaces.
Elastic Cartilage[think elastic=stretchy, willing to move]

Answer 15
Functions: Provides support but tolerates distortion without damage and returns to original shape.