tissues. what are the four main types or categories of tissues? 1) epithelial tissue 2) connective...
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What are the four main types or categories of tissues?
1) Epithelial Tissue
2) Connective Tissue
3) Muscular Tissue
4) Nervous Tissue
Epithelium
A primary tissue that covers the body surfaces and lines body cavities
Its cells are arranged in sheets Forms glands Named according to:
1) the number of layers 2) the shape of the cells at the free surface
Where is simple squamous epithelium located?
1)Alveoli of the lungs
2)Serous membranes
3)Lining the lumina of blood vessels where it is also termed “endothelium”
Where is this tissue located?
1)Small ducts
2)Small glands
3)Small tubules (kidney tubules)
4)Thyroid gland
What are its three main functions?1)Secretion
2)Digestion
3)Absorption of nutrients
1) Transportation of substances
Where is this tissue located?
1)Stomach2)Small Intestine3) Cecum4)Large Intestine5)Rectum (colon)6)Appendix7)Collecting ducts
of kidneys
Where is this tissue located?
1)Skin
2)Scalp
3)Lining of mouth
4)Esophagus
5)Ear Canal
6)Anal canal
7)Vagina
Where is this tissue located?
In the largest ducts of:• Sweat glands
• Mammary glands
• Salivary glands
What is its main special feature?Teardrop-shaped cells nearest the lumen are larger
than the cells at the stratum germinativum