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Tissues
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- 1Epithelial Tissues are composed ofCells that are layered on top of one another
- 2Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue- Single layer of cells
- Flattened cells
- LOCATION: lining of blood vessels & lungs - 3Simple Epithelial Tissue- Single layer of cells
- FUNCTION: Absorption, diffusion, & excretion - 4Stratified Epithelial Tissue- 2 or more cell layers
- FUNCTION: Protection - 5Pseudo-stratified Epithelial Tissue- Single, staggered layer of cells
- Ciliated (cilia sweep mucus across cell surface) - 6Simple Columnar Epithelial Tissue- Single layer of cells
- Column shaped
- LOCATION: Stomach & Intestines - 7Adipose Connective Tissue- Large clustered cells used for fat storage
- LOCATION: beneath skin, around organs & heart.
- FUNCTIONS: Insulation / Fat Storage
- Fat comes from an excess of carbohydrates & proteins. - 8Loose Fibrous (Areolar) Connective Tissue- Space between components
- FUNCTIONS: Support & Binding of organs
- COMPOSED OF: Elastic Fiber / Collagen Fiber / Fibroblast
- LOCATION: beneath skin & most epithelial layers - 9Epithelial Tissue LocationThis tissue always faces either a free surface (e.g. skin / lining of the mouth) and opposite of that part of the cells attach to basement membrane.
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- Flashcards on Tissues, created by Kellie Borders on 01/03/2019.
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