... and other foreign particles are expelled. Goblet cells are usually present for mucus production. Towards the fimbriate end of the ovaries it is ciliated in order to pass the eggs through the fallopian tubes although closer to the uterus area it is non-ciliated due to that area being more for secretion. The numbers of these two types of epithelium varies according to the time during the menstrual cycle. (ARMSTRONG, K AND JACKSON, S. (1972) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses) Connective Tissues These tissues are responsible for cushioning, supporting and maintaining form within the body and are found all over the body linking and supporting organs. Connective tissue examples are; adipose (fatty tissues), loose connective tissue, dense fibrous connective tissue, elastic connective tissue, cartilage, osseous tissue (bone), tendons and ligaments. I have chosen to look more at adipose (fatty tissue): Adipose is a specialised type of connective tissue which stores lipids. It collects in ...

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