URINARY BLADDER is a triangle shaped hollow organ located in the lower abdomen. It is served as the storage for your urine. That is why its wall is capable of relaxing and expanding as well as contracting when emptying via the urethra. -Hopkins medicine

Ureters are narrow tubes that delivers urine from the kidney to the bladder. The muscles in ureter consistently contracting and relaxing forcing urine downward away from the kidneys.

Kidney balances the level of fluid in your body as well as the salt content. It filters your blood reabsorbing the nutrients needed for your body and removing wastes. -niddk.nih.gov

Ciliated columnar epithelium is found mainly in respiratory tract as well as in fallopian tube. In the respiratory tract, it is found in tracheal and bronchial regions of the pulmonary system. As the name implies, it has a hair-like projections called cilia. Together with cilia, it also contain many goblet cells that produced mucus to form a…[Read more]

Epiglottis is a flap of elastic cartilage found in the throat behind the tongue and in front of the larynx. At rest, the epiglottis is usually up right allowing air to pass into the larynx and lungs. It is letting the person to breathe. When you are swallowing, the epiglottis folds backward to prevent the entrance of food and liquid in the…[Read more]

Aside from the end of the bones as articular cartilage, hyaline cartilage are also found in the nose, trachea, larynx and bronchi. Hyaline cartilage provide structural support in respiratory system. The linings of trachea are held open by cartilaginous rings of hyaline cartilage.

Sources; https://bio.davidson.edu/people/kabernd/BerndCV/Lab/EpithelialInfoWeb/CiliatedColumnarEpithelium.html https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19595.htm https://www.britannica.com/science/hyaline-cartilage https://histologyguide.com//slideview/MH-136-trachea/05-slide-1.html

The first photo is the large intestine. Large intestine actually have 3 parts; the colon, rectum and anus. It absorbs water and electrolytes. It is where foods turn into stool and being excreted from the body when you poop.

The middle photo is the ileum. It is the last part of the small intestine and connects to the first part (cecum) of the large intestine. The ileum helps to further breakdown foods coming from the stomach and small intestines. It absorbs nutrients such as minerals , vitamins, fats, carbohydrates, proteins and water from the foods so they can be…[Read more]

The last photo is the smooth muscle. Smooth muscle tissues are found on the intestinal wall. It generates tonic contractions that maintains the proportions of the organ when the stomach is loaded with foods and forceful contractions.

References Bitar, K. N. (n.d.). Function of gastrointestinal smooth muscle: from signaling to contractile proteins. PubMed. Retrieved April 19, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12928070/ Colon (Large Intestine): Function, Anatomy & Definition. (2021, December 8). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved April 19, 2022, from…[Read more]

Appendix is a thin tube measures approximately four inches long. It is located in the lower right abdomen. The function of appendix is not that clear and is considered unknown. But, there is a theory existed that the appendix is said to be the storage of good bacteria, known as rebooting the digestive system after a diarrheal illnesses.

Duodenum receives undigested food from the stomach called chyme. It is where it mixes it with digestive juices and enzymes coming from the intestinal wall and pancreas, as well as with bile from the gallbladder.

The main function of your esophagus is to deliver food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach.

The first Image shows the layers of the epidermis in Thick part of the skin. We can find these on the palm of our hands and the soles of our feet. The Epidermis is compose of six layers. These are Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale, and the Dermis. The stratum lucidum layer is only found in think…[Read more]

The second picture is the longitudinal section of hair root. It is where we can find the Matrix, Medulla, and Cortex. Also the surrounding epithelial and connective tissue sheaths.

The third one is the Sebaceous* gland. It secreted oil mixture of lipids called SEBUM. This oil helps in maintaining the stratum corneum and the hair shaft. It also has weak antibacterial and antifungal property.

Source: Junqueira’s Basic Histology Text and Atlas

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Smooth muscles are present throughout in your body. It is mostly found in your stomach and intestines as it helps in digestion and nutrient absorption. Also, it can be found in your unrinary system, it contributes in electrolyte balance and removing of body toxins.

Both smooth muscles and cardiac muscles are involuntary unlike skeletal muscles. Cardiac muscles are found in your heart. It helps in causing your heart to pump blood throughout the rest of the body. It is again an involuntary movement required to sustain life.

Again, skeletal muscles are different. It is voluntary movement, which means you will be the one to control your own body or your muscles on how and when you decide to. The nerves in your somatic nervous system are sending signals to make them function. For example, walking.

Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526125/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/cardiac-muscle https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21787-skeletal-muscle

Elastic cartilage provides structural support with moderate elasticity. It if found mostly in your larynx, the external part of the ear, as well as in the tube leading from the middle part of the ear to the throat known as eustachian and auditory tube.

The main function of your osseous connective tissue bone is to make bones that enable your body to move by providing attachment sites for your muscles and tendons. It also provides structural support for internal structures, protects organs and tissues from damage, and serves as the storage of minerals.

Areolar connective tissue also known as loose connective tissue. It provide nutrition to the cells and acts as a cushion as protection to the organs from different external forces.

Sources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/elastic-cartilage https://study.com/learn/lesson/connective-bone-osseous-tissue-function-definition-location.html https://byjus.com/biology/areolar-tissue/