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A single layer of scale-like cells

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Simpel squamous epithelium

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Function of simple squamous epithelium

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Filtration, diffusion, osmosis, covers surface

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Location of simple squamous epithelium

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Air sacs of the lungs, walls of capillaries, linings of blood and lymph vessels, part of the membrane lining body cavities and covering viscera

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A single layer of cells as wide as they are tall

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

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Function of simple cuboidal epithelium

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Secretion, absorption

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Location of simple cuboidal epithelium

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Surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, and linings of ducts of certain glands

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Single layer of cells taller than they are wide

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Simple columnar epithelium

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Function of simple columnar epithelium

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Protection, secretion, absorption

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Location of simple columnar epithelium

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Linings of uterus, stomach, and intestines

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Single layer of cells taller than they are wide, with nuclei at different levels

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Pseudostratified epithelium

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Function of pseudostratified epithelium

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Protection, secretion, movement of mucus

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Location of pseudostratified epithelium

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Linings of respiratory passages

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Multiple layers of scale-like cells

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Function of stratified squamous epithelium

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Protection

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Location of stratified squamous epithelium

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Outer layer of skin, and linings of oral cavity, throat, vagina, and anal canal

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Multiple layers of cells as wide as they are tall

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Stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Function of stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Protection

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Location of stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Linings of ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas

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Layers of cells as wide as they are tall, with the top layer of cells being taller than they are wide

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Stratified columnar epithelium

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Function of stratified columnar epithelium

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Protection, secretion

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Location of stratified columnar epithelium

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Part of the male urethra and linings of larger ducts and excretory glands

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Multiple layers of cells arranged to stretch and return to their original position

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Transitional epithelium

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Function of transitional epithelium

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Distensibility

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Location of transitional epithelium

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Inner lining of urinary bladder and linings of ureters and part of urethra

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Type of gland that releases a fluid product released through the cell membrane by exocytosis
Merocrine gland
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Examples of merocrine glands
Salivary glands, pancreatic glands, sweat glands of the skin
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Type of gland that secretes cellular product and portions of the free ends of the glandular cells pinched off during secretion
Apocrine gland
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Examples of apocrine glands
Mammary glands, ceruminous glands lining the external ear canal, sweat glands in armpits and groin
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Type of gland that secretes disintegrated cells filled with secretory products
Holocrine gland
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Example of holocrine glands
Sebaceous glands of the skin
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Epithelium function: filtration, diffusion, osmosis, covers surface
Simple squamous epithelium
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Epithelium location: air sacs of the lungs, walls of capillaries, linings of blood and lymph vessels, part of the membranes lining body cavities and covering viscera
Simple squamous epithelium
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Epithelium function: secretion, absorption
Simple cuboidal epithelium
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Epithelium location: surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, and linings of ducts of certain glands
Simple cuboidal epithelium
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Epithelium function: protection, secretion, absorption
Simple columnar epithelium
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Epithelium location: linings of uterus, stomach, and intestines
Simple columnar epithelium
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Epithelium function: protection, secretion, movement of mucus
Pseudostratified epithelium
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Epithelium location: linings of respiratory passages
Pseudostratified epithelium
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Epithelium function: protection
Stratified squamous epithelium, Stratified cuboidal epithelium
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Epithelium location: outer layer of skin, and linings of oral cavity, throat, vagina, and anal cavity
Stratified squamous epithelium
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Epithelium location: linings of ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
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Epithelium function: protection, secretion
Stratified columnar epithelium
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Epithelium location: part of the male urethra, and linings of larger ducts of excretory glands
Stratified columnar epithelium
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Epithelium function: distensibility
Transitional epithelium
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Epithelium location: inner lining of urinary bladder and linings of ureters and part of the urethra
Transitional epithelium
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Gland example: salivary glands, pancreatic glands, sweat glands of the skin
Merocrine glands
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Gland example: mammary glands, ceruminous glands lining the external ear canal, and sweat glands in the armpit and groin
Apocrine gland
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Gland example: sebaceous glands of the skin
Holocrine gland
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Tissue consisting of ground substance, fibroblasts, and collagen and elastic fibers
Areolar tissue
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Function of areolar tissue
Binds organs
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Areolar tissue location
Beneath skin, between muscles, between epithelial tissues
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Tissue contains adipocytes
Adipose tissue
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Adipose tissue function
Protects, insulates, stores fat
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Adipose tissue location
Beneath skin, around kidneys, behind eyeballs, on surface of heart
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Tissue contains tightly packed collagen fibers
Dense connective tissue
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Dense connective tissue function
Binds organs
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Dense connective tissue location
Tendons, ligaments, deeper layers of skin
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Connective tissue function: binds organs
Areolar tissue, dense connective tissue
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Connective tissue location: beneath skin, between muscles, beneath epithelial tissues
Areolar tissue
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Connective tissue function: protects, insulates, stores fat
Adipose tissue
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Connective tissue location: beneath skin, around kidneys, behind eyeballs, on surface of heart
Adipose tissue
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Connective tissue location: tendons, ligaments, deeper layers of skin
Dense connective tissue
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Tissue contains chondrocytes and very fine collagen fibers
Hyaline cartilage
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Hyaline cartilage function
Supports, protects, provides framework
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Hyaline cartilage location
Ends of bones, nose, rings in the walls of respiratory passages
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Tissue contains chondrocytes and elastic fibers
Elastic cartilage
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Elastic cartilage function
Supports, protects, provides flexible framework
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Elastic cartilage location
Framework of external ear and parts of larynx
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Tissue contains chondrocytes and collagen fibers
Fibrocartilage
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Fibrocartilage function
Supports, protects, absorbs shock
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Fibrocartilage location
Between bony parts of spinal column, parts of pelvic girdle and knee
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Cartilage function: supports, protects, provides framework
Hyaline cartilage
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Cartilage location: ends of bones, nose, rings in the walls of respiratory passages
Hyaline cartilage
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Cartilage function: supports, protects, provides flexible framework
Elastic cartilage
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Cartilage location: framework of external ear and parts of larynx
Elastic cartilage
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Cartilage function: supports, protects, absorbs shock
Fibrocartilage
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Cartilage location: between bony parts of spinal column, parts of pelvic girdle and knee
Fibrocartilage
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Tissue contains osteons and central canals
Bone tissue
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Bone tissue function
Supports, protects, provides framework
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Bone tissue location
Bones of skeleton
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Tissue function: supports, protects, provides framework
Bone tissue
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Tissue location: bones of skeleton
Bone tissue
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Tissue contains red and white blood cells, and platelets
Blood
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Blood function
Transports substances, helps maintain stable internal environment
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Blood location
Throughout body within a closed system of blood vessels and heart chambers
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Tissue function: transports substances, helps maintain stable internal environment
Blood
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Tissue location: throughout body within a closed system of blood vessels and heart chambers
Blood
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Tissue contains long fibers with striations and many nuclei
Skeletal muscle tissue
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Skeletal muscle tissue function
Voluntary movements of skeletal parts
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Skeletal muscle tissue location
Muscles usually attached to bones
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Tissue consists of spindle-shaped, uninucleate cells
Smooth muscle tissue
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Smooth muscle function
Involuntary movements of internal organs
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Smooth muscle location
Walls of hollow internal organs
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Tissue consists of branching fibers connected with intercalated discs, one nucleus in each cell, and appears striated
Cardiac muscle tissue
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Cardiac muscle tissue function
Heart movements
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Cardiac muscle tissue location
Heart muscle
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Muscle function: voluntary movements of skeletal parts
Skeletal muscle tissue
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Muscle location: muscles usually attached to bones
Skeletal muscle tissue
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Muscle function: involuntary movements of internal organs
Smooth muscle tissue
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Muscle location: walls of hollow internal organs
Smooth muscle tissue
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Muscle function: heart movements
Cardiac muscle tissue
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Muscle location: heart muscle
Cardiac muscle tissue
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Tissue consists of neurons and neuroglia
Nervous tissue
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Nervous tissue function
Sensory reception and conduction of electrical impulses
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Nervous tissue location
Brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
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Tissue function: sensory reception and conduction of electrical impulses
Nervous tissue
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Tissue location: brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Nervous tissue

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