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
2
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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
3
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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