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Characteristics of C.T.
highly vascularized, multicellular, non-cellular/non-living matrix between cells
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Embryonic C.T.: Mesenchyme
- gives rise to all other C.T. types
- embryo
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Areolar C.T.
- wrap/cushin organs.
- under epithelia (papillary layer)
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Adipose C.T.
- reserve fuel, insulation
- under skin, abdomen
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Reticular C.T.
- soft internal skeleton, supports other cells
- Lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow)
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Dense Regular C.T.
- attaches muscle to bone
- tendons
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Dense Irregular C.T.
- provide structural support
- dermis of skin (reticular layer)
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Hyaline Cartilage
- support/reinforce
- ends of long bones
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Elastic Cartilage
- maintain shape but allow flexibility
- external ear (pinna)
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Fibrocartilage
- shock absorbtion
- intervertebral disks
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Blood
- transport respiratory gases, nutrients
- vithin blood vessels
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Nerve Cell (neuron)
- transmit electrical signal
- brain, spine
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