Connective Tissues Functions

Question 1

Function of blood tissue

Answer 1

Connects body systems
transports oxygen, nutrients and waste

Question 2

Function of cartilage tissue

Answer 2

Protects bones and joints
Reduces friction
Absorbs shock

Question 3

Function of bone tissue

Answer 3

Protects organs, enables movements, and stores fat and minerals

Question 4

Function of areolar tissue

Answer 4

Holds organs in place
Attaches epithelial tissue to other tissues

Question 5

3 Functions of adipose tissue

Answer 5

Insulation
Organ protection
Hormone secretion

Question 6

Location of blood tissue

Answer 6

Walls of blood vessels
Ligaments
Lungs
Skin

Question 7

3 Locations of cartilage tissue

Answer 7

Joints between bones
Ends of ribs
Between vertebrae in spine

Question 8

Location of bone tissue

Answer 8

Ligaments and tendons

Question 9

Location of areolar tissue

Answer 9

Between skin and muscles
In bone marrow
Around blood vessels and nerves

Question 10

Location of adipose tissue

Answer 10

Under skin
Between internal organs
In inner bone cavities