Hyaline cartilage
Collagen is the connective tissue.
Smooth, slightly rubbery skin
Cartilage tissue is often described as rubbery because of its firm yet flexible consistency. It is found in areas like the ear, nose, and joints, providing support and cushioning for the body.
Discs are pads of fiber and cartilage that contain rubbery tissue
Elastin is the yellow fibers that make connective tissue flexible. It provides elasticity and resilience to tissues such as skin and blood vessels.
Yes, connective tissue contains a large amount of extracellular matrix, which is comprised of proteins and ground substance. This matrix provides support, strength, and elasticity to the tissue. The specific composition of the matrix can vary depending on the type of connective tissue.
The Extracellular Matrix
Yes, hyaline cartilage matrix is made up of collagen fibers embedded in a rubbery ground substance called chondroitin sulfate. These collagen fibers provide support and tensile strength to the cartilage, while the ground substance allows for flexibility and resilience.
Connective tissue possesses an abundant extracellular matrix. This matrix is made up of fibers, ground substance, and cells, providing structural support and connecting different tissues and organs in the body. Examples include bone, cartilage, and tendon.
Adipose tissue consists mainly of adipocytes (fat cells) and a matrix of collagen fibers and extracellular matrix components. The matrix in adipose tissue provides structural support and helps regulate processes such as inflammation and metabolism.
The connective tissue that has a jelly-like matrix is called "mucous connective tissue." This type of tissue contains fibroblasts and ground substance rich in hyaluronic acid, giving it a gel-like consistency. Mucous connective tissue is found in the umbilical cord of embryos.
Connective tissue