Anatomy And Physiology

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Simple Squamous

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Simple squamous is a single layer of cells on a layer of connective tissue. They are found near places that exchange nutrients, waste or respiratory gases. Location Alveoli and capillaries Kidney and tubules Ventral body cavities All vessels and the heart

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Simple Cuboidal

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The cuboidal cell can absorb and secrete. Location Exocrine and endocrine glands Ducts of exocrine glands Kidney tubules

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Simple Columnar

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The cells are good for absorption and secretion. They are complex cells that can help in various functions. Location Ducts of exocrine glands Larger tubules Stomach, small & large intestine Bronchioles Fallopian tubes Goblet cells

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Pseudostratified columnar

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There are two types of pseudostratified columnar cells. One has cilia and the other one does not. They have protective functions and can secrete mucus. Location Lining of trachea Upper respiratory tract Male reproductive system

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Stratified Cuboidal

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These cells are mainly used for protection, sweat secretion, and helps in sperm production. It lines inner and outer surfaces of body cavities. Locations Sweat glands Mammary glands Salivary glands

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Areolar

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It is loose connective tissue that is made up on reticular fibers, collagen and elastic tissue. Areolar tissue connects skin to muscle and connects organs. Location Mucous membrane Blood vessels nerves

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Adipose

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It is loose connective tissue made of adipocytes. Its main function is to store energy as fat. Fat insulates the body. Location Beneath skin Around internal organs

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Fibrous

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Fibrous connective tissue is made up of bundles of collagen fibers. It is found in the dermis, tendons and ligaments.

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Bone Tissue

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The two main types of bone tissue are compact bone and spongy bone. Compact bone is the outer layer of all bones. Spongy bone does not have osteons.

Function Support Protection Movement Storage Production of blood cells

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Cartilage

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Its is connective tissue made up of dense matrix collagen and elastic fibers. There are three different types of cartilage; hyaline cartilage. Fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage. Location Fibrocartilage = intervertebral discs, knee joint, tendons Hyaline = larynx, bronchi, bronchial tubes, ribs, nose Elastic Cartilage = auditory tubes, external ear, epiglottis

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Blood Tissue

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Blood tissue is the components of blood. Blood tissue is found inside blood vessels. The components of blood is blood plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, blood platelets. Function Dissolved gases Waste products of metabolism Hormones Enzymes Nutrients Plasma proteins Blood cells

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What is the fluid lining the blood vessels called

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endothelium

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Goblet cells

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a column-shaped cell found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts, which secretes the main component of mucus.

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Skeletal muscle tissue

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Skeletal muscle is called "striated"

Function:

* Movement of the skeleton under concious control, including movement of limbs, fingers, toes, neck, etc.

* Movement of tissues of facial expression under concious control, e.g. ability to smile and to frown.

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Cardiac muscle tissue

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Structure:

Cardiac muscle fibers are striated, branched and have a single central nucleus.

Function:

* Pumping of blood through the heart: Alternate contraction and relaxation of cardiac muscle pumpsDe-oxygenated blood through the Right Atrium and Right Ventricle to the lungs, and

* Oxygenated blood through the Left Atrium and Left Ventricle to the aorta, then the rest of the body.

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Smooth Muscle tissue

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Unlike Skeletal and Cardiac muscle tissue, Smooth muscle is not striated. Smooth muscle fibers are small and tapered - Each smooth muscle fiber has a single centrally located nucleus.

Function:

Contractions of smooth muscle constrict (i.e. narrow = reduce the diameter of) the vessels they surround. This is particularly important in the digestive system in which the action of smooth muscle helps to move food along the gastrointestinal tract as well as breaking the food down further. Smooth muscle also contributes to moving fluids through the body and to the elimination of indigestible matter from the gastrointestinal system.