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| Functions of Connective Tissue (6) |
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-physical protection
-support and structural framework
-binding of structures
-storage of calcium and fat
-transport of nutrients, hormones, and gasses
-immune protection |
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| Structure of Connective Tissue |
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| Cells float in extracellular matrix |
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| Components of Extracellular Matrix (2) |
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| -ground substance: consists of proteins, carbohydrates, water -protein fibers: offer strength and support; collagen, elastic, and reticular |
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| Types of Connective Tissue (4) |
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Bone
Blood
Cartilage
Connective Tissue Proper |
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| Types of Connective Tissue Proper (2) |
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| Types of Loose Connective Tissue Proper (3), Their Structure, and Where They Are Found |
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1) Areolar: spongy, surrounding vessels, nerves
2) Adipose: fat, protector, subcutaneous layer, surrounding organs
3) Reticular: branched, inside lymphatic organs |
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| Types of Dense Connective Tissue Proper and Where They Are Found(3) |
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1) Regular - tendons, ligaments
2) Irregular - dermis of skin
3) Elastic - walls of large arteries |
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