09: Connective Tissue Flashcards
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Connective Tissue
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- Derived from embryonic tissue called mesenchyme
- Contains a variety of cell types
- Occurs in all regions of the body
- Binds structures together
- provide support and protection
- fills spaces
- stores fat
- transports blood cells
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Extracellular Matrix
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Ground Substance
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Fibers
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- component of extracellular matrix
- Consists of fibrous proteins
- collagen
- reticular
- elastic
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Collagen Fibers
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Reticular Fibers
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Elastic Fibers
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