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1. Connective Tissue Proper- Extracellular fibers and a syrupy ground substances

2. Fluid Connective Tissue- Watery matrix

3. Supporting Connective Tissue- Densely packed fibers, the matrix consists of calcium salts

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What is the outermost layer tough fibrous connective tissue called in the meninges of the brain?

Collagenous fibers are the tough fibers of connective tissue.


Does Dense fibrous connective tissue have space between its components?

No, dense fibrous connective tissue does not have space between its components. It consists of tightly packed collagen fibers with very little ground substance. This arrangement gives the tissue its strength and resistance to tension.


What is the makeup of the matrix in connective tissue?

The matrix consist of fibers and ground substances that determines the character of the matrix, which in turn difines the kind of connective tissue.


Has numerous collagen fibers that give strength to skin?

Collagen fibers are abundant in the skin and provide strength, structure, and resilience. They help maintain the skin's firmness and elasticity, contributing to its overall health and appearance. Loss of collagen can lead to wrinkles, sagging, and other signs of aging in the skin.


Is collagen and connective tissue the same?

Technically they are the same. Fibrous connective tissue is basically any kind of connective tissue different than adipose and areolar. The fibrous connective tissue has more fibroblast and collagen fiber (a characteristic of dense connective tissue) but no much of elastic fibers (which is the histological difference with cartilage). Of course, we have to exclude blood, lymph and bones from the fibrous tissues because they are specialized connective tissue and have totally different characteristics than dense and loose connective tissue.

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What produces fibers found in the connective tissue?

Fibrous protein


Fibrous connective tissue that separates individual muscle fibers is known as?

endomysium


What is the outermost layer tough fibrous connective tissue called in the meninges of the brain?

Collagenous fibers are the tough fibers of connective tissue.


Provides great strength through parallel bundles of collagenic fibers found in tendons?

Dense fibrous connective tissue


What is fibrous substances in regular food?

All the leafy vegetables have fibers. Also bran cornflakes, many cereals and pulses have fibers.


How do loose and connective tissue differ?

Loose Connective Tissue consists of a lot of ground substance and it has all 3 types of protein fibers. Dense Connective Tissue on the other hand has little ground substance, few cells, and although it has most protein fibers it mainly consists of collagen fibers.


Does Dense fibrous connective tissue have space between its components?

No, dense fibrous connective tissue does not have space between its components. It consists of tightly packed collagen fibers with very little ground substance. This arrangement gives the tissue its strength and resistance to tension.


What fibrous elements gives a connective tissue high tensile strength?

Collagen fibers are the primary fibrous elements that provide connective tissue with high tensile strength. These fibers are composed of collagen proteins, which are arranged in a structured manner, allowing them to resist stretching and withstand mechanical stress. This property is crucial for the function of various connective tissues, such as tendons and ligaments, which must endure significant forces during movement and activity.


What is the makeup of the matrix in connective tissue?

The matrix consist of fibers and ground substances that determines the character of the matrix, which in turn difines the kind of connective tissue.


What is the medical term for densely packed containing fibrous connective tissue?

The medical term for densely packed fibrous connective tissue is "dense regular connective tissue." This type of tissue is characterized by its tight arrangement of collagen fibers that run parallel to each other, providing strength and support to structures like tendons and ligaments.


What is known as fibrous tissue?

The combining form "fasci/o" means "fibrous muscle cover, fascia." The fascia is the soft connective tissue that surrounds and supports the muscles. thanks to northstarlearning.com for the CMA review


Has numerous collagen fibers that give strength to skin?

Collagen fibers are abundant in the skin and provide strength, structure, and resilience. They help maintain the skin's firmness and elasticity, contributing to its overall health and appearance. Loss of collagen can lead to wrinkles, sagging, and other signs of aging in the skin.