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17 Cards in this Set
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Simple squamous epithelium
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diffusion/filtration of substances Capillaries lungs |
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Stratified squamous epithelium
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protects underlying tissues epidermis of skin vagina |
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Simple cuboidal epithelium
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absorption/secretion of substances ducts of glands kidneys |
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simple columnar epithelium
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absorption/secretion of substances small intestines |
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Transitional epithelium
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permits distention/allows to stretch . urinary bladder uterus |
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Adipose tissue
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protect organs/ energy reserve . hypodermis of skin |
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areolar connective tissue
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wraps/cushions organs . mucous membrane |
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reticular tissue
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soft structural support . spleen lymphnodes |
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elastic cartilage
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maintains shape/allows flexibility . external ear |
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firbrocartilage
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absorbs shock in joint . intervertebral disc |
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hyaline cartilage |
provides flexibility . ribs/costal cartilage |
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compact bone tissue
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stores calcium and minerals . bones |
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human blood
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transports substances . within blood vessels |
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skeletal muscle tissue
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voluntary movement of body . attached to bones |
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smooth muscle tissue
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involuntary movement of body . GI tract |
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Cardiac muscle tissue
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allows heart to contract . heart |
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Nervous tissue
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detects and responds to stimuli.brain/spinal cord
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