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Simple squamous epithelium
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Lungs; allows materials to pass by diffusion
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Simple cuboidal epithelium
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Kidney tubules; ducts and secretory portions of small glands. Secretion and absorption.
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Simple columnar epithelium
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Digestive tract. Absorption and secretion
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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
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Trachea; secretion
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Stratified squamous epithelium
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Mouth, esophagus, vagina; protects underlying tissues
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Transitional epithelium
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Ureters, bladder, urethra; stretches to support stored urine
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Areolar connective tissue
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Under epithelia; packs organs
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Adipose tissue
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Under skin in subcutaneous layer; provides reserve fuel food
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Reticular connective tissue
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Lymphoid organs; fibers form a soft internal skeleton
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Dense regular connective tissue
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Ligaments and tendons; attaches muscle to bone or muscle
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Dense irregular connective
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Organs and joints; withstands tension extending in many directions.
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Elastic cartilage
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Supports external ear; maintains shape of structure
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Hyaline cartilage
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Embryonic skeleton, ribs, nose, trachea, and larynx; support and reinforcement
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Fibrocartilage
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Invertebral discs; absorbs shock
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Osseus tissue
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Bones; support and protection
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Connective tissue: Blood
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Within blood vessels; transports respiratory gases
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Skeletal muscle
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Attached to bones or skin; movement
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Cardiac muscle
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Walls of the heart; propels blood
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Smooth muscle
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Walls of hollow organs; propels objects
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Neurons
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Brain, spinal cord, nerves; transmits electrical signals
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