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Nursing
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02/06/2011

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Term
simple squamous
Definition
passive transport
Lining of: body cavities (mesothelium=serous membranes), cardiovascular and lymphatic vessels (endothelium), lung alveoli
Term
simple cuboidal
Definition
active transport
Lines ducts and tubules of organs, forms germinal epithelium of ovary and seminiferous tubules of testes
Term
simple columnar
Definition
active transport- lining of digestive tract from lower esophagus o recum, many glands and ducts
Term
stratified squamous
Definition
protection
Skin (dry=keratinized, lining of: mouth, nasal cavity, esophagus, anus, vagina (moist=mucous membrane)
Term
stratified cubodial/ transitional
Definition
Lining of: ducts of sweat glands, testes tubules; lining of: ureters and bladder
Term
stratified columnar
Definition
lines ducts
Not common; lining of: salivary gland ducts, pharynx, larynx
Term
psuedostratified columnar
Definition
cilia
Lining of: trachea, bronchi, some of the male and female urethra.
Term
reticular
Definition
loose connective- support
Stroma of soft organs: spleen, liver, kidney; marrow activity, termed reticuloendothelial tissue
Term
areolar
Definition
loose connective- support
In all parts of the body, between functional units of organs
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adipose
Definition
loose connective
Around organs and in fat pads of: breasts, thighs, abdomen, buttocks
Term
regular
Definition
dense connective unidirectional strength
Tendons, ligaments, aponeurosis
Term
irregular
Definition
dense connective
all directions
Fascia, organs: capsules, septa, sheaths
Term
fribrous
Definition
Intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis
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elastic
Definition
External ear, epiglottis
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hyaline
Definition
Epiphysis of bones, fetal skeleton, tracheal rings
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