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Simple Squamous Epithelium
Eardrum, air sacs of lungs, crystalline lens of eye
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Ovaries, inner surface of cornea and lens of eye, kidneys, small ducts of many glands
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Simple Columnar Epithelium
Stomach lining, small and large intestines, digestive glands, gall bladder.
(contains goblet cells)
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Stratified Squamous
Mouth, esophagus, vagina
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Stratified Cuboidal
Sweat, mammary, and salivary glands
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Stratified Columnar
Urethas and certain junctions of the body
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Functions of Connective Tissue
- 1. Binds
- 2. Supports
- 3. Protects
- 4. Stores energy
- 5. Aides in circulation
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Hyaline Cartilage
Ends of bones, nose, larynx, trachea, bronchia
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Fibrocartilage
In between vertebrae, knees
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Elastic Cartilage
Outer ear and eustachian tubes
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Elastic Connective Tissue
Larynx, arteries, trachea, and bronchial tubes
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Connective Tissue Proper
Subcutaneous layer that attaches skin to underlying tissue and organs
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Adipose Tissue
Shock absorpers, food reserve
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Dense Connective Tissue
Capsules around the heart, kidneys, testes, and liver
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Reticular Connective Tissue
framework for liver, spleen, and lymph nodes
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Mucous Membranes
Digestive, respiratory, and excretory tracts
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Serous Membranes
covers organs
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Synovial Membranes
joints
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