Dense Connective Tissue Flashcards

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Dense Regular Connective Tissue:

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Fibroblasts arranged in parallel rows b/w densely packed bundles of collagen fibers

Gives Strength
Blood supply is limited to this tissue

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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue:

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Irregulary arranged collagen & elastic fibers w/ intervening fibroblasts

Dermis of skin
Capsules around organs
Coverings around brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
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Elastic Tissue:

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Large amound of elastic & collagen fibers w/ fibroblasts interspersed l b/w them

Elastic ligaments b/w vertebrate
Wall of large arteries

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