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| simple squamous epithelium |
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| simple cuboidal epithelium |
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| simple columnar epithelium |
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| stratified squamous epithelium |
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| connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, areolar |
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| connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, adipose |
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| connective tissue proper: dense connective tissue, dense regular |
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| connective tissue proper: dense connective tissue, dense irregular |
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| cartilage: fibrocartilage |
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| simple squamous epithelium |
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| function: allows passage of materials by diffusion and filtration in sites where protection is not important; secretes lubricating substances in serosae |
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| simple squamous epithelium |
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| location: air sacs of lungs, lymphatic vessels, lining of ventral body cavity, lining of heart or blood vessels |
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| simple cuboidal epithelium |
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| function: secretion and absorption |
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| simple cuboidal epithelium |
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| location: kidney tubules, ovary surface |
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| stratified squamous epithelium |
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| function: protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion |
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| stratified squamous epithelium |
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| location: moist linings of mouth, esophagus, vagina; forms EPIDERMIS of skin, a dry membrane |
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| simple columnar epithelium |
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| function: absorption; secretion of mucus, enzymes and other substances; ciliated type propels mucus |
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| simple columnar epithelium |
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| location: lines most of the DIGESTIVE tract (stomach to anal canal), gallbladder, small intestine |
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| connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, areolar |
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| function: wraps and cushions organs; macrophages phagocytize bacteria; plays important role in inflammation; holds and conveys tissue fluid |
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| connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, areolar |
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| location: widely distributed under epithelia of body , e.g., forms lamina propria of mucous membranes; packages organs; surrounds capillaries |
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| connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, adipose |
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| function: provides reserve fuel; insulates against heat loss; supports and protects organs |
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| connective tissue proper: loose connective tissue, adipose |
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| location: under skin; around kidneys and eyeballs: within abdomen; in breasts |
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| connective tissue proper: dense connective tissue, dense regular |
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| function: attaches muscles to bones or to muscles; attaches bone to bone; withstands great tensile stress when pulling force is applied in one direction |
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| connective tissue proper: dense connective tissue, dense regular |
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| location: tendons, most ligaments, aponeuroses |
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| connective tissue proper: dense connective tissue, dense irregular |
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| function: able to withstand tension exerted in many directions; provides structural strength |
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| connective tissue proper: dense connective tissue, dense irregular |
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| location: dermis of the skin; fibrous capsules of organs and joints |
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| function: supports and reinforces; has resilient cushioning properties; resists compressive stress |
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| location: forms most embryonic skeleton; covers ends of long bones in joint cavities; forms costal cartilages of the ribs; cartilages of the nose, trachea, and larynx |
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| function: maintains the shape of a structure while allowing great flexibility |
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| location: supports the external ear; epiglottis |
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| cartilage: fibrocartilage |
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| function: tensile strength with the ability to absorb comprehensive shock |
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| cartilage: fibrocartilage |
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| location: intervertebral discs; pubic symphysis; discs of knee joint |
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| pseudostratified columnar epithelium |
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| pseudostratified epithelium |
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| location: trachea, upper respiratory tract |
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| pseudostratified columnar epithelium |
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| function: secrete substances, particularly mucus; propulsion of mucus by ciliary action |
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| function: stretches readily, permits stored urine to distend urinary organ |
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| location: lines the ureters, bladder, and part of the urethra. |
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| function: transport respiratory gases, nutrients, and other substances |
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| contained within blood vessels |
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| function: voluntary movement, locomotion; manipulation of environment; facial expression; voluntary control |
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| location: attached to bone or occasionally to skin |
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| function: propels substances or objects along internal passageways; involuntary control |
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| location: mostly in the walls of hollow organs |
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| function: as it contracts, it propels blood into the circulation, involuntary control |
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| location: the walls of the heart |
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