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Simple squamous epithelium L |
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Lungs, heart, blood vessels |
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Simple squamous epithelium F |
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Rapid diffusion of substances, smooth lining, secretes serous fluid |
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Simple cuboidal epithelium L |
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Kidney tubules, glandular organs, liver |
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Simple cuboidal epithelium F |
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Absorption and secretion (sweat, oil) |
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Simple columnar epithelium L |
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Simple columnar epithelium F |
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Absorption and secretion (mucus) |
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Pseudostratified epithelium L |
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Pseudostratified epithelium F |
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Secretes mucus and propels or traps dust particles away from lungs |
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Stratified squamous (keratinized) L |
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Stratified squamous (keratinized) F |
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Retards water loss and prevents penetration of organisms |
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Stratified squamous (nonkeratinized) L |
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Vagina, oral cavity, esophagus |
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Stratified squamous (nonkeratinized) F |
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Transitional epithelium L |
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Transitional epithelium F |
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Stretches to allow filling of urinary tract |
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Involuntary contractions of the heart |
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Digestive tract, arteries, uterus, pupils |
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Contractions - propels food, babies |
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Dense regular connective tissue L |
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Dense regular connective tissue F |
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Holds bones and muscles together, withstands force in one direction |
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Dense irregular connective tissue L |
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Dermis and sheaths around cartilage and bone |
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Dense irregular connective tissue F |
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Withstands stress in all directions |
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Loose connective tissue L |
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Lymph nodes, spleen, thymus |
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Loose connective tissue F |
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Supportive framework for soft organs |
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Wraps organs, tissues, and muscles - boundary between fat and muscle |
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Forms a passageway for nerves and blood |
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Breasts, fat, surrounding organs |
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