Functions and Types of Tissues

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What is the function of epithelial tissue?

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protection, absorption, filtration, secretion, excretion, sensory reception

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What is the function of connective tissue?

Back

Binding, support, protection, transport, storage, insulation

Front

What is the function of muscle tissue?

Back

contracts to cause movement

Front

What is the function of nervous tissue?

Back

send impulses to other areas of the body

Front

Describe simple squamous epithelium:

Back

a single layer of flat cells with disc-shaped nuclei

Front

What are the functions of simple squamous epithelium?

Back

passage of material by diffusion and filtration

Front

Where are simple squamous tissues found?

Back

alveoli (air sac) of lungs, lining of heart, blood and lymphatic vessels, blood capillaries, serous membrane

Front

Describe simple cuboidal epithelium:

Back

a single layer of cube-like cells with large, round nuclei

Front

What are the function of simple cuboidal tissue?

Back

secretion, transportation (glands), filtration (kidneys)

Front

Where are simple cuboidal tissues found?

Back

In the ovary, kidney tubules, secreting portion of the thyroid and pancreas gland.