Connective Tissue/Functions Flashcards
Most common type of tissue
TRUE OR FALSE
true
Transports substances
TRUE or FALSE
true
Protects and supports organs
True or False
true
Binds muscle structures together
TRUE OR FALSE
false
is located in the spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.
reticular tissue
Filters harmful substances from blood and lymph.
reticular tissue
Transports materials including oxygen throughout the body and combats foreign organisms and cells
Blood tissue
located throughout the blood system.
blood tissue
Provides a firm but not rigid structure and padding between bones
cartilage tissue
located in the ears, nose, trachea, and eustachian tubes and at the bone joints
cartilage tissue
located in the skeleton
bone tissue
Forms bones to support the body and protect organs and tissues
bone tissue
Provides strong, flexible connections and the formation of scars
fibrous tissue
located in the tendons, ligaments, deep fascia, dermis, and the kidneys
fibrous tissue
located under the skin
Provides padding, insulation, and a place to store fats
adipose tissue