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Functions of Connective Tissue
Bind Structures together
Provide support and protection
Fill spaces
Produce Blood
Store Fat
Function to bind structures together and to provide support. Associated with the epithelium.
Loose (Areolar) Connective Tissue
Functions in a support role. Binds muscle and bone together. Also hold joints together.
Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue
Functions to store fat and provide insulation
Adipose Tissue
Functions to support and protect. Found in a small chamber called Lacunae.
Cartilage
Found in the nose, end of bones, and fetal skeletons
Hyaline Cartilage
Found in the outer ear
Elastic Cartilage
Found in vertebral disks and some joints. Functions to absorb shock and contains strong collagen fibers.
Fibrocartilage
Types of Bone
Compact Bone
Spongy Bone
Types of Blood
White Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells
Platelets
Author
getsillyes
ID
190415
Card Set
Connective Tissue
Description
anatomy
Updated
2012-12-21T05:59:47Z
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