Biol 32 Tissues

Merocrine Glands

secrete thier products by exocytosis as they are produced
Holocrine Glands

they accumulate thier products within or until they rupture
Where is the ground tissue found in the body?

Everywhere
What are the 4 classes and subclasses of connective tissue?
- 1.) Connective tissue proper (which includes fat and fibrous tissue found in ligamnets)
- 2.) Cartilage
- 3.) Bone tissue
- 4.) Blood
What are the 4 main functions of connective tissue?
- 1.) Binding and support
- 2.) Protection
- 3.) Insulation, and as blood
- 4.) Transportation of substandces within the body
What are the 3 main elements of connective tissue?
- Ground substance
- fibers
- cells
Ground substance

is the unstructured material that fills the space between the cells and contains the fibers
What are the 3 fibers found in connective tissue matrix?
- Collagen
- Elastic
- Reticular fibers
Collagen Fibers

are constructed primarily of the fibrous protien collegen
Elastic Fibers

are the long thin fibers that form branching networks in the extracellular martix

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Biol 32 Tissues

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Ch 4 Tissues

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2012-10-08T07:50:20Z

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