BIO 120: Lab test 2 (diffusion and tissues) Flashcards
Simple cuboidal epithelium function
secretion and absorption
Simple columnar epithelium
secretion and absorption
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium function
secretion and movement of mucus
Skeletal muscle
support bones
Cardiac muscle
contraction of the heart
Smooth muscle
Propulsion of food
Reticular
fills inside of organs
Areolar
framework for soft organs
Adipose
energy storage
Hyaline cartilage
reduce friction at joints
Fibrocartilage
prevent friction
Elastic cartilage
prevents food from going down the trachea
Bone
produces blood cells
Blood plasma
regulate osmotic pressure
Types of formed elements
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
Erythrocytes
oxygen carrier
Leukocytes
defense
Platelets
plugging method
Stratified squamous epithelium
protection from abrasion and infection
Loose connective tissue
holds organs in place
Nervous tissue
receives and transmits electrical impulses
dendrites
receive messages
soma
support chemical processing of the neuron
axon
carry information away from the soma to other areas