Histology Lab
Name:
Before we begin learning about organs and organ systems, we will gain a better
understanding of the types of tissues that make up organs. Nearly all organs are
composed of multiple types of tissues, and many contain ALL tissue types in their
structure.
Category 1: Epithelial Tissue
What are the functions of this type of tissue?
What general characteristics does this type of tissue have?
Observe the following and complete the information specific to each example of tissue
within this category:
Tissue Subtype
Simple Squamous
Simple Columnar
Simple Cuboidal
Stratified
Squamous (skin)
Pseudostratified
Columnar
(trachea)
Transitional
Function
Table 1: Epithelial Tissues
Where can this
Description
tissue be found?
Drawing
Category 2: Connective Tissue
What are the functions of the 3 main subtypes?
Blood/Lymph
Bone/Cartilage
Proper
What general characteristics does this type of tissue have?
Blood/Lymph
Bone/Cartilage
Proper
Observe the following and complete the information specific to each example of tissue
within this category:
Tissue Slide
White Fibrous
(loose)
Adipose
(loose)
Elastic tissue
(dense)
Hyaline
(cartilage)
Elastic Cartilage
(Fibrocartilage)
Table 2: Connective Tissues
Where can this
Function
Description
tissue be found?
Drawing
Compact Bone
Blood
Category 3: Muscular Tissue
What are the functions of this type of tissue?
What general characteristics does this type of tissue have?
Observe the following and complete the information specific to each example of tissue
within this category:
Tissue Subtype
Function
Table 3: Muscular Tissues
Where can this
Description
tissue be found?
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal
Category 4: Nervous Tissue
What are the functions of this type of tissue?
What general characteristics does this type of tissue have?
Drawing
Observe the following and complete the information specific to each example of tissue
within this category:
Tissue Subtype
Function
Table 4: Nervous Tissues
Where can this
Description
tissue be found?
Drawing
Neurons
Glial Cells
Select an organ that you think will contain ALL four types of tissues. Describe in
detail the structure of the organ and identify the tissues it is made up of and why/how
that tissue helps the organ complete its overall function.