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Anatomy & Physiology I
Histology Slide Description
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
10/07/2015

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Definition

Location: Kidney Tubules

Function: Secretion & absorption

Term

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Nonciliated

Definition

Location: in males' sperm-carrying ducts and ducts of large glands

Function:Secrete substances, particularly mucus

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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Ciliated

Definition

Location: Lines the trachea

Function: Propels mucus by ciliary action

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Elastic Cartilage
Definition

Location: External ear; epiglottis

Function: Maintains the shape of a structure while allowing great flexibility

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Dense Regular Connective Tissue
Definition

Location: Tendons & ligaments

Function:Attaches muscles to bones or to muscles; attaches bones to bones

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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Definition

Location: Dermis of the skin

Function: Withstands tension exerted in many directions; provides structural strength

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Adipose Tissue
Definition

Location: Under skin in subcutaneous tissue; around kidneys and eyeballs

Function: Provides reserve food fuel; supports and protects organs

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

Nonciliated

Definition

Location: Lines most of the digestive tract

Function: Absorption & secretion

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

Ciliated

Definition

Location: Lines small bronchi

Function: Propels mucus by ciliary action

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Simple Squamous Epithelium
Definition

Location: Kidney glomeruli

Function: Allows materials to pass by diffusion and filtration; secretes lubricating substances in serosae

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Areolar Connective Tissue
Definition

Location: Packages organs; surrounds capillaries

Function: Holds body fluids; defends against infection

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Hyaline Cartilage
Definition

Location: Covers the ends of long bones in joint cavities

Function: Supports and reinforces; serves as a resilient cushion

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Nonkeratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Definition

Location: Forms moist linings of the esophagus, mouth, and vagina

Function: Protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abraison

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Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Definition

Location: Forms the epidermis of the skin

Function: Protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion

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Fibrocartilage
Definition

Location: Intervertebral discs; pubic symphysis

Function: Absorb compressive shock

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Reticular Connective Tissue
Definition

Location: Lymphoid Organs

Function: Forms a stroma that supports other cell types

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