Special Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main types of special tissue?
A
Vascular (blood), bone, and cartilage
2
Q
What are the main types of cartilage and their traits?
A
Hyaline - most prevalent, firm but flexible
Fibrous - shock absorber
Elastic - flexible
3
Q
What are the two types of bone and where are they found?
A
Dense/compact - outside of bone
Spongy/cancellous - lining inside of bone
4
Q
What are the substances in blood?
A
Platelets, red & white blood cells, plasma, lymph
