| A | B |
| epithelial tissues | major tissues of glands |
| simple squamous epithelium | single layer of thin, flattened cells |
| simple cuboidal epithelium | cube-shaped cells |
| simple columnar epithelium | elongated cells |
| transitional epithelium | undergo changes in response to increased tension |
| glandular epithelium | specialized to produce and secrete substances |
| connective tissue | binds structures together |
| macrophage | resident or a wandering cell |
| loose connective tissue | forms delicate, thin membranes throughout body |
| ligaments | connect bones to bones at joints |
| tendons | connect muscle to bones and muscles to other muscles |
| fibrous connective tissue | contains many, closely packed, thick, colagenous fibers |
| cartilage | provides frameworks and attachments |
| chondrocytes | occupy small chambers |
| hyaline cartilage | most common type of cartilage |