Tissue Types

Stratified Squamous Epithelium TissueLocations-

• Surface of the skin;
• lining the mouth,
• throat, esophagus, rectum, anus, and vagina.

Functions-

• Protection against abrasion,
• pathogens, and
• chemical attack

Epithelial Tissue

Simple Squamous Epithelium TissueLocations-

• Mesothelia lining plueral, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities
• Eendothelia lining heart and blood vessels
• Portions of kidney tubules
• Inner lining of cornea
• Alveoli of lungs

Functions-

• Reduces friction
• Controls vessel permeability
• Performs absorption (by diffusion) and secretion

Bone/Osseous TissueLocation-

• In bone/skeleton

Functions-

• Support/protection
• Produces a strong somewhat flexible combination that is highly resistant to shattering

Approximately two-thirds of the matrix of this tissue consists of calcium salts which resist compression with collagen fibers mixed into provide limited flexibility, The primary function of this tissue is SUPPORT.

Blood TissueLocation-

• Blood vessels

Functions-

• Transportation of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other nutrients within the body
• Defends the body from infection and disease

Skeletal Muscle TissueLocations-

• Muscles/tissues that attach to the bones

Functions-

• Maintenance of posture
• Movement of bones
• Guards entrances and exits to the digestive, respiratory, and urinary tracts
• Generates heat
• Protects internal organs

Cells are long, cylindrical, striated, and multinucleate