Unit 2: Histology of Tissues (Function and Location)

Question 1

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Answer 1

Function: Secretion and absorption of molecules
Location: Lining of kidney tubules

Question 1

Simple Squamous Epithelial

Answer 1

Function: Diffusion & Filtration
Location: Air sacs of lungs and blood vessels

Question 2

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Answer 2

Function: Secrete Substances
Location: Lining of digestive tract and bronchi

Question 3

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Answer 3

Function: Secretion of substances
Location: Sperm-carrying ducts & trachea

Question 4

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Answer 4

Function: Protects underlying tissue from abrasion
Location: Epidermis

Question 5

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

Answer 5

Function: Protection
Location: Sweat glands

Question 5

Stratified Columnar Epithelium

Answer 5

Function: Protection
Location: Male urethra

Question 6

Transitional Epithelium

Answer 6

Function: Stretching to permit distension of urinary organ
Location: Bladder & Ureters

Question 7

Areolar Loost CT

Answer 7

Function: Wraps and Cushions
Location: Around organs

Question 7

Reticular Loose CT

Answer 7

Function: Forms internal skeleton
Location: Lymph nodes

Question 8

Adipose

Answer 8

Function: Insulation
Location: Breasts and under skin

Question 9

Ct Proper Dense Regular

Answer 9

Function: Withstands stress
Location: Tendons and Ligaments

Question 10

CT Proper Dense Elastic

Answer 10

Function: allows recoil of tissue
Location: Walls of large arteries

Question 10

CT Proper Dense Irregular

Answer 10

Function: Able to withstand tension from many directions
Location: Dermis of skin

Question 11

Fibrocartilage

Answer 11

Function: Shock absorption
Location: Intervertebral discs & knee joint discs

Question 12

Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 12

Function: Resists compressive stress
Location: Nose, end of long bones, costal cartilage on ribs

Question 13

Elastic Cartilage

Answer 13

Function: Maintains shape and structure
Location: External ear and Epiglottis

Question 14

Bone (Osseous) Tissue

Answer 14

Function: Support
Location: BONES

Question 15

Blood Tissue

Answer 15

Function: Transport of respiratory gases, waste, nutrients
Location: Blood vessels

Question 16

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Answer 16

Function: Voluntary movement
Location: Skeletal muscles attached to bone

Question 17

Smooth Muscle Tissue

Answer 17

Function: Involuntary Control
Location: Walls of hollow organs (Intestines)

Question 18

Cardiac Muscle Tissue

Answer 18

Function: Involuntary Control
Location: Walls of heart

Question 18

Nervous Tissue

Answer 18

Function: Coordinate and control body movement
Location: Brain, spinal cord, nerves