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Wraps and cushions organs.
Holds and conveys tissue fluid.
Under epithelial tissues, wraps organs, surrounds capillaries. |
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Fat cells.
Stores lipid molecules.
Insulates.
Under skin, around eyes, around kidneys. |
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forms scaffolding to support loose cells in lymphoid organs.
Lymph, bone marrow, spleen. |
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Withstands great tensile stress in one direction.
Tendons, ligaments. |
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Withstands tension exerted in many directions.
Structured strength.
Dermis of skin, Submucosa of digestive tract. |
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Cushions and supports expansion.
Arteries, ligaments of vertabrae, bronchial tubes, ligaments supporting the penis. |
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Transportation.
Immunological response.
Hemostasis. |
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Support and protection.
Levers for muscles.
Mineral storage. |
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| Three types of cartilage. |
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Structural support.
Stiff but flexible.
Trachea, larynx, nasal septum.
Most common. |
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Supportive but flexible.
Ear, epiglottis.
Least common. |
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Resists compression. Prevents bone to bone contact.
Intevertebral discs, pubic symphasis.
Least cellular. |
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| Three types of connective tissue fibers. |
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