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13 Cards in this Set
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Simple Squamous
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Function: gas exchange, reduce friction
Location: alveoli, serous membranes |
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Simple Cuboidal
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Function: secretion and absorption
Location: kidney, thyroid |
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Simple Columnar
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Function: secretion, absorption, protection
Location: small intestine, stomach linings |
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Pseudostratified
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Function: secretion, protection
Location: trachea |
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Transitional
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Function: expansion, recoil
Location: bladder, ureter |
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Stratified Squamous
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Function: physical protection
Location: epidermis, lining of oral cavity |
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Aerolar Connective
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Function: packing material
Location: throughout body |
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Adipose
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Function: cushioning, energy reserves
Location: around kidneys, eyeballs |
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Dense Regular CT
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Function: attachment
Location: tendons, ligaments |
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Dense Irregular CT
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Function: strength, resistance
Location: reticular layer of dermis |
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Blood
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Function: delivers nutrients, oxygen
Location: within arteries and veins |
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Hyaline Cartilage
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Function: reduction of friction
Location: between bones |
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Elastic Cartilage
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Function: very flexible support
Location: outer ear |
