Connective Tissue

Question 1

What is loose connective tissue

Answer 1

Loosely packed cells and fibres in fluid matrix

Question 2

What is dense connective tissue

Answer 2

Tightly packed cells and fibres with little matrix

Question 3

What is the location and function of adipose

Answer 3

Under skin, around heart, kidneys and mammary glands

Stores fat and provides inculcation

Question 4

What is the location and function of areolar

Answer 4

All epithelial tissue

Protect organs, blood vessels and nerves. Give strength to epithelial tissue

Question 5

Dense:
Location and function of fibrous

Answer 5

Ligaments

Attaches bones to bones and provide support to joints

Question 6

Dense
Location and function of elastic fibres

Answer 6

Tendons

Muscles to bones

Question 7

Specialised
Bone- example and function
Cartilage
Blood

Answer 7

Skeleton, protects and supports main organs, forms skeleton

Ribs and sternum, external ear canal, smooths surfaces at joints and prevents trachea and bronchi collapsing

Cardiovascular system, transports substances