Types of Connective Tissue

Question 1

Loose connective tissue. Loose arrangement of fibers and cells; cushions and binds organs.

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Areolar Tissue

Question 2

Loose connective tissue. Stores fat for energy, insulation, and cushioning.

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Adipose Tissue

Question 3

Loose connective. Forms a network that supports other cells (e.g., in lymph nodes, spleen).

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Reticular tissue

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Forms strong, ropelike structures such as tendons and ligament. Makes up the lower layers of the skin (dermis)

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Dense connective tissue

Question 5

Dense connective tissue Attach skeletal muscles to bones

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Tendons

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Dense connective. ligaments connect bones to bones at joints. more stretchy and contain more elastic fibers than do tendons.

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Ligaments

Question 7

Firm but flexible tissue that provides support and cushioning

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Cartilage

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Most common type of cartilage. found in joints, nose, and respiratory passages

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Hyaline cartilage

Question 9

Cartilage.
Contains more elastic fibers; found in the ear and epiglottis

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Elastic cartilage

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Cartilage that contains dense collagen fibers; found in intervertebral discs and knee menisci

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Fibrocartilage

Question 11

Rigid connective tissue that supports and protects organs; contains a hard matrix of collagen fibers and calcium salts.

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Bone (Osseous tissue)

Question 12

A fluid connective tissue that transports nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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Blood