Tissue Types of the Body

Epithelial

Simple Squamous

capillaries, alveoli, glomeruli, and other tissues where rapid diffusion is required

diffusion and filtration

Simple Cuboidal

Secretion and absorption

kidneys tubules, ducts and covering the ovaries

Simple Columnar

ecretion and absorption

digestive tract and uterus

Stratified Squamous

protection

lining body cavities; skin and mouth

Pseudostratified Columnar

lining air passages and tubes of the reproductive system

Secretion and cilia-aided movement

Transitional Epithelium

urinary bladder

Blocks diffusion

Glandular Epithelium

specialized to secrete substances
They make up the glands

saliva

Stratified Cuboidal

salivary glands, kidney tubules, sweat glands

secretion and protection

Stratified Columnar

protection and mucous secretion

conjunctiva inside the eyelids and areas of tissue transition

Connective

Fibrous Dense Connective Tissue

dermis, tendons, ligaments

support

Loose Connective Tissue or Areolar Tissue

throughout body

Binds underlying organs to skin and to each other

Fibrocartilage

shock absorbing

between vertebrae

Bone Tissue (Osseous)

skeleton

locomotion, support and protection

Adipose Tissue (fat)

throughout body

Protective cushion
insulation to preserve body heat
Stores energy

Blood Tissue

blood vessels

transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Elastic cartilage

shaping the folds which efficiently channel sound waves towards the inner ear

External Ear and Larynx

Hyaline cartilage

helps hold the body together

covers ends of joints, nose and respiratory passages, serves as padding

Muscle

Skeletal

between bones

uses tendons to connect the epimysium to the periosteum, or outer covering, of bone

Cardiac

performs coordinated contractions that allow your heart to pump blood through your circulatory system

heart

Smooth

contract to push food through your body

walls of hollow organs like your intestines and stomach

Nervous Tissue (spinal cord)

brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

coordinating and controlling many body activities