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Types and Functions of Epithelial and Connective Tissues in the Human Body

This overview explores various types of epithelial and connective tissues found in the human body, highlighting their specific locations and functions. Simple squamous epithelium aids in filtration in the lungs and kidneys, while simple cuboidal epithelium serves a similar purpose in the kidneys and thyroid. Different connective tissues, including areolar, adipose, dense, hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, and bone, support structures and facilitate movement. Muscle tissues (skeletal, cardiac, smooth) are crucial for movement and circulation, with nervous tissue being essential for signaling within the body.

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Types and Functions of Epithelial and Connective Tissues in the Human Body

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  1. Simple Squamous • Found in Lung and Kidney • Filtration Lung Kidney

  2. Simple Cuboidal • Found in Kidney and Thyroid • Function is filtration Thyroid Kidney

  3. Simple Columnar • Found in Digestive Tract • Function is to absorb and secrete

  4. Psuedostratified Epithelial • Found in upper respiratory tract • Function is to propel and secrete mucous

  5. Stratified Squamous • Found in the vagina, skin, and esophagus • Function is to protect

  6. Transitional Epithelia • Found in the bladder • Function is to store urine

  7. Areolar Connective Tissue • Found under epithelial tissue • Function is to support

  8. Adipose Tissue • Found everywhere • Function is to insulate

  9. Dense Connective Tissue • Found in tendons and ligaments • Function is to attach muscle to bone

  10. Hyaline Cartilage • Found in coastal cartilage of ribs • Function is support

  11. Fibrocartilage • Found in intervertebral discs • Function is for strength

  12. Bone • Found in bone • Function is for protection and support

  13. Skeletal Muscle • Found in skeletal muscle • Function is movement

  14. Cardiac Muscle • Found in the heart • Function is to propel blood

  15. Smooth Muscle • Found in blood vessels and digestive tract • Function is to propel blood and food

  16. Nervous Tissue • Found in Brain and Spinal Cord • Function is to transmit electrical signals

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