Function Subcategories

System or all Locations

Distribution Across the
Organism
Overall Function Tissue Types Special Cell Types Cell Configuration Unique Cell Characteristics Special Cell Function General Tissue Type Function
Pseadostratified Ciliated
Columnar e.
N/A
One layer of cells oriented
vertically at different
heights.
These cells contain cilia. Cilia moves the mucous.
Lining the nasal passage and
lubricating that region.
Cuboidal Cells N/A
Cells organized into a radial
pattern creating a cavity.
No Basement mebrane N/A
Formation of glands and lining of
kidneys.
Stratified columnar e. N/A
Several layers of vertically
oriented cells.
N/A N/A
Lines the inner surface of some
organs, usually providing extra
protection.
Stratified squamous e. N/A
Many cell layers oriented
horizontally.
These cells reproduce
quickly and densely.
N/A
Provide extra layering and quickly
cell reproduction in specialized
organs and reions of the skin.
Simple squamous e. N/A
Thin layer or horizontal
cells.
These cells are designed to
let materials pass through by
diffusion.
Difussion of chemcials
and nutrients.
To provide a thin tissue
membrane.
Simple columnar e. N/A
One layer of cells oriented
vertically.
Secrete digestive enzymes
and absorb nutrients.
Digestion in the
intestines.
Digestion.
Bone
Osteon (Haversian
System), Central
Canal, and Matrix
Polar unit containing
herdened minerals: calcium,
hydroxyapatite,
phophorous, and
magnisium.
Osteoblasts form a
cylindrical matrix.
Provide small units of
support
Support for complete structures
Loose c.
Elastic, Recticular,
Collagenous,
Macrophage
Cells in a loose mesh
containing each cell fiber
around the bone.
They clear up the area
around bone, and they
follow the motion of the
muscle and bone by
connection.
Digest dead cells by
phagocytosis.
It binds epithila to bones and
other material. It also holds organs
in place.
Fibrous c. Fibroblasts Dense mesh of parallel cells Forms a nonelastic strength
Formation of the
tendons and the
ligaments
Nonelstic stability
Cartilage Chondrocytes
Chondrocytes secrting
chondroitin
Rubbery and elstic
Provide form and
structure without bone
Structure that does not require
bone for support.
Blood
White b. cells, red
b. cells, and
platelets.
Free-flowing liquid in the
veins and vessels of an
organism.
Transport of oxygen,
immune defenses, etc.
Imunization of the body
and distribution of
oxygen from the lungs.
Circulate nutrients, etc.
Adipose tissue N/A
Random configuration of
cells in a tissue layer.
Contains a fat droplet
Storage of fat for body
fuel.
Storage of fat for body fuel.
3 Nervous Tissue Nervous System
Even distribution across
the organism.
Transmit signals N/A (All are neurons.) N/A
Linear and polar string of
neurons
Dendrites to transmit signals
and axons to induce a spcial
cell response
Transmit signals quickly
Trasnmission of information from
the cephalized core--usually the
brain--to another part of the body.
Skeletal Muscle Muscle Fiber Parallel cells
Contractile units that cause
the movement of the muscle
in response to a nerve
command.
To move the bones so
that the organism can
move.
Movement
Cardiac Muscle Muscle Fiber
Parallel connected cells--via
an interlaced disc
Interlaced discs to ensure a
synchonized heartbeat
Pump blood through the
heart
Pump Blood
Smooth Muscle Muscle Fibers
Parallel cells without
straitions for contraction
Smooth and found in organs
Special movement of
tissues not by muscle-
nerve signals
Part of the digestive tract
Support and connect
the body
Even distribution across
the organism.
This tissue surrounds and
protects the outside of the
body and lines all body
cavities.
Form Subcategory Function Location Type
Name
Around the skeletal
system, pulminary system,
and the cardiovascular
system.
Around the Skeletal
System--primarily.
Movement
Skeletal System
Even distribution across
the organism.
1
2 Connective Tissue
Muscle Tissue 4
Epithelia (Epithelial Tissue)
Protection and lining of
the body and internal
organs.