Types of Tissues

Front

Type of loose connective tissue dominated by fat cells

Back

Adipose tissue

Front

Type of loose connective tissue that lies beneath almost all epithelia

Back

Areolar tissue

Front

Type of hyaline cartilage found at the ends of bones in movable joints

Back

Articular cartilage

Front

Cartilage-forming cells

Back

Chondrocytes

Front

Epithelial tissue composed of cells having a tall, columnar shape.

Back

Columnar epithelium

Front

The most widespread, and the most varied, of all the tissues; serves to connect the body together and to support, bind, or protect organs

Back

Connective tissue

Front

Epithelial tissue consisting of cells having a cube-like shape

Back

Cuboidal epithelium

Front

Provides flexible support to external ear and epiglottis

Back

Elastic cartilage

Front

A gland that secretes its product, called a hormone, directly into the bloodstream

Back

Endocrine gland

Front

The layer of cells forming the epidermis of the skin and the surface layer of mucous and serous membranes

Back

Epithelium