Tissue Types In The Body

Epithelial

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

Nervous

Functions: Transmits Signals

Where it's found: Brain and Spinal Cord

Connective

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.

Muscle

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

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