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insterstitial fluid : fluid located between cells and among tissues cuboidal epithelium : cube shaped epithelial cells that function in secretion, and are located in various endocrine glands simple columnar epithelium : lines intestines, secretes digestive juices and absorbs nutrients, one cell thick pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium : forms a mucous membrane in portions of the respiratory tract; contains cilia that move the film of mucous stratified squamous epithelium 2 : regenerates cells rapidly at the basal lamina, located in areas of abrasion (anus, vagina, skin, linings of esophagus) simple squamous epithelium : thin and leaky, located at sites of diffusion (alveoli and blood vessels) basal lamina : a mat of extracellular matrix that separates an organ from epithelial tissue lumen : cavity, external area around organ loose connective tissue : connects organs/tissues to epithelium cartilage : connective tissue that is sturdy, but softer and more flexible than bone chondroitin sulfate 3 : a rubbery matrix made of a protein-carbohydrate complex located in cartilage chondrocytes : cells in cartilage that secrete collagen chondroitin sulfate fibrous connective tissue : includes tendons and ligaments, made of fibers in parallel bundles, which maximize non-elastic strength adipose tissue : tissue that protects, insulates, and cushions the body, holds fat in adipose cells which contain fat droplets that can grow and shrin