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What type connective tissue is springlike and found in the middle walls of arteries?

Elastic Connective Tissue


What connective tissue is found in the umbilical cord?

mucoid connective tissue (Wharton jelly)areolar (?)


What kind of tissue is found in the jaw bone epithelial connective nerve or muscle?

What kind of tissue is found in the jaw bone, epithelial connective nerve or muscle?The kind of tissue found in the jaw bone is connective tissue.


What tissue is found in bones and cartilage?

connective tissue


Where is connective tissue in the lungs?

elastic connective tissue is found in the lungs. The tissue is able to extend when forces are applied to stretch it, yet returned undamaged to its previous condition when the force is released.


What type of connective tissue is springlike?

Elastic connective tissue is springlike in nature due to its high content of elastin fibers, which allow it to stretch and recoil like a spring when subjected to tension. This type of tissue is found in structures that require elasticity, such as the walls of large arteries and certain ligaments.


Are neurons and neuroglia found in connective tissue?

No, there are four types of tissue; muscular, epithelial, connective and nervous tissue. Neurons are categorised in the nervous tissue.


Does loose connective tissue contain chondrocytes?

No, loose connective tissue does not contain chondrocytes. Chondrocytes are specialized cells found in cartilage tissue, not in loose connective tissue. Loose connective tissue primarily consists of collagen and elastin fibers, along with various cells such as fibroblasts and macrophages.


What organelles are in connective tissue?

The organelles are found in connective tissue are the nucleus, cytoplasm, Golgi complex and endoplasmic reticulum. These organelles work together to make collagen and connective tissue.


Where is the connective tissue found in your body?

In your skin.


Where is a liquid connective tissue found?

blood


What cells are found in the connective tissue?

Fibroblasts