Simple Squamous
Where it's found: Lungs
Function: Diffusion and Filtration
Simple Cuboidal
Where it's found: Kidneys
Functions: Secretion and Absorption
Simple Columnar
Where it's found: Intestines and Stomach
Functions: Secretion of Mucus
Stratified Squamous
Where it's found: Mouth and Esophagus
Function: Protection
Stratified Cubiodal
Where it's found: Glands
Function: Secretes Stuff
Pseudo-Stratified Columnar
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Where it's found: Trachea
Function: Secretion of Mucus
Functions: Transmits Signals
Where it's found: Brain and Spinal Cord
Loose Connective Tissue
Where it's Found: Surrounds Organs
Packing tissue and the "glue" of the Organs
Dense
Where its Found: Ligaments, Tendons and Muscles
Functions: Strength
Elastic
Where it's Found: Stomach, Intestines and Lungs
Functions: Expands and Contracts
Reticular (Lymphoid)
Where it's found: kidney, the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow
Function: Support
Special Connective
Cartilage
Where it's found: Joints between bones
Function: Provides Support and Mobility
Bone
Where it's found: In Bones
Function: Supports, protects and allows us to move
Blood
Where it's found: Circulatory System
Function: Carry Oxygen
Adipose (fat)
Where it's found: Everywhere
Function: Protective Cushion and Enegry.
Skeletal
Where it's found: Attached to bones
Functions: Contract and move bones
Smooth
Where it's found: Intestines, Stomach, Arteries and Veins
Function: Contracts, Digests and Moves Blood
Cardiac
Where it's found: The Heart
Functions: Pumps Blood