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Describe the loose connective tissue Areolar. Where is it found?
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underlies epithelial tissuse, borders all other tissues in body
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Why is areolar a model connective tissue?
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properties shared by other CT
Support and binding other tissues, Holds body fluid, defends against infection, stores nutrients as fat |
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Function and location of adipose.
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provides reserve fuel, insulates against heat loss, supports and protects organs.
Kidneys, eyeballs, breasts, under skin in hypodermis |
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Reticular Connective Tissue function and location.
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support diff cells, provide soft internal skeleton
Lymphoid organs |
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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue function and location.
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able to withstand tension exerted in many directions, provides strength
dermis of the skin, submucosa of disgestive tract |
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Elastic Connective Tissue function and location.
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allows recoil after stretching, maintains pulsatile flow of lood, recoil of lungs
found in walls or arteries, walls of bronchial tubes |
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What are the characteristics of cartilage?
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firm, flexible tissue, no blood vessels, matrix 80 % water, cell type is chondrocyte
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hyaline cartilage description and function.
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supports and reinforces, cushioning, resists stress
forms embryonic skeleton, covers ends of long bones, forms cartilage of ribs, nose, trachea, and larynx |
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elastic cartilage description and function
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maintains shape and structure but allows flexibility
ear |
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fibrocartilage description and function.
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strength with ability to absorb shock
invertebral discs, pubic symphysis, disc of knee |
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Describe the loose connective tissue Areolar. Where is it found?
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underlies epithelial tissuse, borders all other tissues in body
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Why is areolar a model connective tissue?
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properties shared by other CT
Support and binding other tissues, Holds body fluid, defends against infection, stores nutrients as fat |
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Function and location of adipose.
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provides reserve fuel, insulates against heat loss, supports and protects organs.
Kidneys, eyeballs, breasts, under skin in hypodermis |
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Reticular Connective Tissue function and location.
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support diff cells, provide soft internal skeleton
Lymphoid organs |
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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue function and location.
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able to withstand tension exerted in many directions, provides strength
dermis of the skin, submucosa of disgestive tract |