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| Function of Connective Tissue |
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1) Protects and supports the body and its organs
2) Binds organs together
3) Gives the body its overall shape |
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| Types of Connective Tissue |
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Definition
1) Bone
2) Cartilage
3) Blood
4) Adipose (Fat) |
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| Provides structural support and mineral storage and houses the blood forming tissue called marrow |
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| A jelly like substance consisting of collagen protein fibers made by cells embedded in the cartilage. Found in nose ears and around joints |
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| A liquid matrix consisting of plasma and cells. Located in the circulatory system |
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| Adipose tissue is a storage form of energy where excess calories are stored |
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