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Loose connective tissue has irregular arrangements of fibers and a lot of ground substance. It is similar to packaging material. It is also called areolar tissue.

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What us another name for adipose?

Adipose means the part of the body that keeps fat, both healthy and unhealthy.


What is another name for fibrous connective tissue found in simple cuboidal epithelium?

Basement membrane is another name for the fibrous connective tissue found in simple cuboidal epithelium. It provides structural support and helps anchor the epithelial cells to the underlying connective tissue.


Name 3 tissues in the human body?

Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, and muscle tissue are three types of tissues found in the human body. Epithelial tissue covers and protects the body surfaces, organs, and cavities. Connective tissue provides support and structure to various parts of the body. Muscle tissue allows for movement and contraction.


Name all four major tissue types and their subcategories?

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Which is the function of connective tissue?

Just as the name implies, connective tissue connects other tissues together to hold them in place. It appears throughout the body. An example is the loose web-like tissue that holds the skin to the underlying fat and muscle, such as seen when pulling the skin off a piece of chicken.

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What is the name of the loose areole connective tissue covering of an individual muscle fiber?

The endomysium is the correct answer.Endomysium is the name of the fine connective tissue sheath that surrounds each individual muscle fiber.


What us another name for adipose?

Adipose means the part of the body that keeps fat, both healthy and unhealthy.


What is another name for fibrous connective tissue found in simple cuboidal epithelium?

Basement membrane is another name for the fibrous connective tissue found in simple cuboidal epithelium. It provides structural support and helps anchor the epithelial cells to the underlying connective tissue.


What is the connective tissue layer called that is around the muscle fibers?

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Name a connective tissue with a hard matrix?

bone (osseous) tissue


Which connective tissue below best deserves the name connective tissue because it connects the majority of the cells of the body?

blood


What is the common name for epithydrogen epitoxygenium?

connective tissue


What is an albumenoid?

An albumenoid is another name for an albuminoid, a simple protein made of a subclass derived from animal connective or supportive tissue.


Name a soft connective tissue?

adipose (fat), skin


What name two general functions of connective tissue?

connect and support


What is name of the tough connective tissue that connects bone to bone?

ligaments.


Name 3 tissues in the human body?

Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, and muscle tissue are three types of tissues found in the human body. Epithelial tissue covers and protects the body surfaces, organs, and cavities. Connective tissue provides support and structure to various parts of the body. Muscle tissue allows for movement and contraction.