Histology Flashcards
(23 cards)
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Location: kidneys, capillaries, blood and lymphatic vessels
Function: filtration, diffusion and osmosis
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Location: ovaries, surface of eyes, glands and ducts
Function: secretion and absorption
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Location: GI tract, stomach to anus
Function: secretion and absorption
Extra info: goblet cells, microvilli and cilia are present
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
(keratinized)
Location: skin
Function: protection
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
(non-keratinized)
Location: mouth, esophagus
Function: protection
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
Location: Ducts of sweat, esophageal glands and in male urethra
Function: protection + secretion/ absorption
Transitional Epithelium
Location: Bladder, Ureters
Function: Distention (stretching)
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
Location: Trachea + respiratory tract
Function: secretion and movement
Extra info: cilia is present
Areolar loose C.T.
Location: Blood vessels, nerves
Function: creates subcutaneous
(layer under skin)
Extra info: All 3 fibers, collagen/elastic/ reticular fibers
Adipose loose C.T.
(name of cell)
Location: wherever areolar is (blood vessels/nerve area)
Function: Insulates, preserves energy, protection
Extra info: adipocyte
Reticular loose C.T
(name of cell)
Location: Lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow
Function: support lymphoid organs
Extra info: reticulocyte
Dense Regular C.T
Location: Tendons and ligaments
Function: Support, withstands pulling
Extra: collagen fibers are present
Dense Irregular C.T
Location: Dermis, heart valves
Function: allows pulling in many directions
Extra info: collagen fibers present
Dense Elastic C.T
Location: Arteries, lungs
Function: recoil, dilation + contraction of arteries
Extra info: Elastic fibers present
Hyaline Cartilage
(name of cell)
Location: Rib cage, ends of bones, trachea
Function: reduce and absorb shock/ decrease friction
Extra info: chondrocyte cells
Elastic Cartilage
(name of cell)
Location: ear, epiglottis
Function: Support, maintaining shape
Extra info: chondrocyte cells
Fibrous Cartilage
(name of cell)
Location: Vertebral disc, meniscus
Function: Shock absorption
Extra info: chondrocyte cells
Osseous Bone C.T
(name of cell)
Location: Bones (skeletal system)
Function: supports soft tissue, protects organs, stores Ca2+ ions
Extra info: osteocyte cells
Blood - Liquid C.T
Location: Blood vessels
Function:
RBC= carries oxygen
WBC= fights disease
Platelets= helps with blood clotting
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Location: Attached to bones (through tendons)
Function: Voluntary movement
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Location: Heart
Function: controls squeezing of the heart
Smooth Muscle Tissue
Location: Blood vessels, airway to lungs, stomach
Function: Digestion, nutrient collection
Nervous Tissue
Location: Brian, spinal cord
Function: Turns stimuli into nerve impulses.
