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Histology Tissue Types and Functions

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  • Simple squamous epithelium

    Location: Lung, kidney, blood vessels
    Function: Filtration

  • Simple cuboidal epithelium

    Location: Various glands and ducts
    Function: Absorption

  • Simple columnar epithelium

    Location: Digestive tract
    Function: Absorption and secretion

  • Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

    Location: Male sperm ducts, upper respiratory tract
    Function: Secretion

  • Stratified squamous epithelium

    Location: Lining of esophagus, mouth
    Function: Protection

  • Transitional epithelium

    Location: Lines the uterus and bladder
    Function: Distension (stretching)

  • Areolar connective tissue

    Function: Supports and binds other tissues

  • Adipose connective tissue

    Function: Stores fat for energy and insulation

  • Reticular connective tissue

    Function: Forms a soft internal skeleton supporting other cell types

  • Dense regular connective tissue

    Function: Provides strong attachment in one direction (e.g., tendons)

  • Dense irregular connective tissue

    Function: Provides strength in multiple directions

  • Hyaline cartilage

    Function: Supports and reinforces; resilient cushion

  • Fibrocartilage

    Function: Absorbs shock; found in intervertebral discs

  • Elastic cartilage

    Function: Maintains shape and flexibility

  • Bone

    Function: Supports and protects; provides levers for muscles

  • Blood

    Function: Transports nutrients, gases, and wastes

  • Nervous tissue

    Function: Transmits electrical signals; communication

  • Skeletal muscle

    Function: Voluntary movement of the body

  • Smooth muscle

    Function: Involuntary movement in organs

  • Cardiac muscle

    Function: Involuntary contraction of the heart