What is the function of?
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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