connective tissue Flashcards
1
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forms intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, and menisci of knee joint
A
fibrocartilage
2
Q
forms tendons and ligaments
A
dense regular
3
Q
fluid matrix; transports waste, hormones, oxygen
A
blood
4
Q
stores energy and insulates against heat loss
A
adipose
5
Q
forms external ear and epiglottis
A
elastic cartilage
6
Q
forms dermis of skin and submucosa of digestive tract
A
dense irregular
7
Q
stores minerals like calcium; site of blood cell formation
A
bone
8
Q
helps to form lymph nodes and spleen
A
reticular
9
Q
wraps and cushions organs; has macrophages which fight infections
A
areolar
10
Q
covers ends of long bones; forms costal cartilages of ribs; nose
A
hyaline cartilage
