Body Tissues

Front

This is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a function

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Tissue

Front

There are _________ major types of tissue

Back

4

Front

This tissue is found throughout the body, and covers all body surfaces inside and out

Back

Epithelial

Front

This tissue is a single layer of very thin flattened cells. It is found in air sacks of lungs and capillary walls.

Back

Simple Squamous

Front

This is a single layer of cube shaped cells. It is found in the lining of the kidney tubules, ducts of glands and surface of the ovaries.

Back

Simple Cuboidal

Front

These are single layer elongated cells with nuclei in about the same position. They are found in the lining of the digestive tract and nucleus.

Back

Simple Columnar

Front

This tissue is

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Stratified Squamous

Front

They appear stratified, but are really a single layer with nuclei at different levels. Found in air passages and reproductive system.

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Pseudostratified

Front

This is a thick layer of "stretchable" tissue. It is found in the lining of the bladder.

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Transitional Epithelial

Front

This type of tissue is the most abundant type in the body. It binds structures together, provides support and protection.

Back

Connective