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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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Which is not a function of connective tissue?
One function of connective tissue is not storing energy.
Is cartilage considered connective tissue?
Cartilage can function as a connective tissue owing to its rigidity, it often holds tubes open.
What are the four basic connective tissues?
Connective tissue properLooseDenseFluid connective tissuesBloodLymphSupporting connective tissuesCartilageBoneFluid connective and Supporting connective tissues are Special connective tissues
What are the 3 major groups of connective tissue?
Epithelial, muscle, and nervous. Disagree- the 3 subgroups are: loose, dense, and connective tissue with special properties. Subgroups within dense are: dense irregular, in which the extracellular fibers are interwoven in disordered fashion, and dense irregular, in which the extracellular fibers are in parallel bundles. Subgroups in the special properties connective tissue are named to indicate the identifying feature, such as mucous connective tissue, elastic connective tissue or reticular connective tissue.
Which tissue forms the stroma of organs such as the liver and the spleen?
The stroma of organs such as the liver and spleen is formed by connective tissue. This tissue provides structural support and helps maintain the shape and function of the organs. It also contains blood vessels, immune cells, and other support structures.
Which is not a function of connective tissue?
One function of connective tissue is not storing energy.
What is the function of bone connective tissue?
Bone connective tissuse connects the bones, and allows them to move.
One function of the connective tissue is?
It connects your entire body through muscles and tissue.
Is protection a function of connective tissue?
Yes, protection is a function of connective tissue. Connective tissue provides structural support and physical protection to organs, muscles, and other body structures. For example, ligaments protect joints by connecting bones and providing stability.
What is the function of the liquid connective tissue?
transport nutrition and waste
What is the function on the connective tissue in the mammary glands?
Support and moulding.
Tissue that has a supportive function in an organ or tissue is called?
Connective tissue functions in both support and structure.
Is blood connetive tissue?
No it's not, Ligaments, Tendons, and Cartilage are connective tissues.
What Type of tissue is bone classified as What primary function of this tissue type pertains to bone?
Connective
What tissue has good blood supply and an extensive extracellular matrix?
connective tissue
How many types of connective tissues are there?
There are six main types of connective tissues: loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue, cartilage, bone, and blood. Each type serves a different function in supporting and connecting different parts of the body.
What is the tissue group with widely scattered cells?
Connective tissue is the tissue group with widely scattered cells. In connective tissue, cells are separated by an extracellular matrix composed of fibers and ground substance. Examples of connective tissue include loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, and adipose tissue.
