Types of Tissues

Movement (voluntary)

Found everywhere in body

Helps food move through digestive tract
(becomes smaller or enlarges)

Digestive tract (Walls of hollow organs)

Pump and propels blood

Heart

1 layer (Flat)

Diffusion and Filtration

Lungs and Blood Vessels

More than 1 layer

Protection

Lining of body cavities (Skin and Mouth)

1 layer (cube)

Secretion and Absorption

Kidney Tubules

More than 1 layer

Protection and Secretion

Salivary glands and Sweat glands

1 layer (column)

Secretion and Absorption

Small Intestine (Digestive Tract)

1 layer (looks like more)

Absorpition and Secretion - Cilia-aided movement

Trachea (Lining air passage way)

Fibrous

Cushions and Protects

Internal Organs (everywhere)

Connect and Stretch (elasticate)

Ligaments and Tendons

Expands and Contracts

Surrounding stomach, bladder, or intestines

Framework of your lymphatic system

Lymphoid organs (spleen, bone marrow)

Special Connective

Supports structures and covers end of bones

Larynx attaches ribs to breast bones

Protect and Support

Skeleton

Transport vehicle

Throughout body

Protects and Insulates (stores energy)

Cushions eyeball sockets - Kidneys

Transmit Signals

Found all over your body