What is the function of?

nervous tissue

transmission of electrical signals

skeletal muscle

voluntary movement

dense regular connective tissue

resist tension in one direction, attaches bone & muscle

simple cuboidal

secretion & absorption

pseudostratified columnar-ciliated

secretion & mucus, propulsion of mucus

simple columnar

secretion of mucus & enzymes, absorption

areolar connective tissue

shock absorption cushions organs, holds & conveys tissue fluids

elastic connective tissue

strength & recoil, pulsing of walls

bone

support, protection, movement, mineral storage, leverage for movements

fibrous cartilage

tensile strength, absorption of compressive shock, fusion of bones