Connective Tissues LOOSE Flashcards
1
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LOOSE connective tissue
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Areolar, adipose, reticular
2
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Areolar
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made up of primarily fiberblasts, collagen + elastic fibers; found in most areas of body
ex. binds skin to organs
3
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Ground Substance
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Water protein
4
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Adipose
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fat cells (triglyceride); seen around kidneys (for padding); on surface of heart + stomach area’ back of eyeballs (cushion)
5
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Reticular
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made up of thin reticular fibers, provide a framework of support for the organs that they are a part of, seen in liver + spleen
