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Hyaluronic Acid is a polysaccharide and a compound that occurs naturally in every tissue of the body, with the highest concentrations occurring in tissues such as skin, cartilage and eyes.
It provides protection to cell structures and is the natural gel between skin cells that serves as a water reservoir for the cells.

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What object is found in all connective tissue except for cartilage?

Fibroblasts are found in all connective tissues except for cartilage. They play a key role in synthesizing and maintaining the extracellular matrix components in connective tissues such as collagen and elastin.


What are the two fibers found in the matrix of connective tissues?

The two fibers found in the matrix of connective tissues are collagen fibers, which provide strength and flexibility, and elastic fibers, which allow tissues to stretch and recoil. These fibers work together to provide structural support and maintain the integrity of the connective tissue.


What germ layer develops in connective tissues?

Connective tissues primarily develop from the mesoderm germ layer. The mesoderm gives rise to various connective tissue types, including bone, cartilage, blood, and adipose tissue. Some connective tissues, like those found in the head, may also have contributions from the ectoderm and neural crest cells, but the mesoderm is the principal source for most connective tissues in the body.


Where is connective tissues located?

Loose connective tissue is found beneath epithelial membranes and glandular epithelium. The function of the loose connective tissue attaches to the epithelium to underlying tissues and allow for diffusion of nutrients to epithelial cells.


Tendons are composed of what tissue?

There are many types of connective tissues. They all have a matrix of extracellular material and they all have cells that excrete the matrix. Tendons and ligaments are dense connective tissues, loose connective tissue tends to be found around organs. Blood and bone are also considered connective tissues.

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What object is found in all connective tissue except for cartilage?

Fibroblasts are found in all connective tissues except for cartilage. They play a key role in synthesizing and maintaining the extracellular matrix components in connective tissues such as collagen and elastin.


What are the two fibers found in the matrix of connective tissues?

The two fibers found in the matrix of connective tissues are collagen fibers, which provide strength and flexibility, and elastic fibers, which allow tissues to stretch and recoil. These fibers work together to provide structural support and maintain the integrity of the connective tissue.


Where can collagen be found naturally?

It occurs mainly in the connective tissues of animals.


What type of tissues are found in the dermis?

Dense irregular connective tissue


What does the acronym FCCT in pathological tissues stand for?

Fibrocollagenous Connective Tissue ! FOund in normal tissues too


Connective tissues give 1 example cite where can be found?

your blood is considered connective tissue so in your heart.


What four types of tissue found in the stomach?

There are four types of tissue that are found in the stomach. These tissues are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.


Where is connective tissues located?

Loose connective tissue is found beneath epithelial membranes and glandular epithelium. The function of the loose connective tissue attaches to the epithelium to underlying tissues and allow for diffusion of nutrients to epithelial cells.


What cells are found in connective tissue?

Fibroblasts


Dense connective tissue includes adipose tissue?

Adipose tissues (fat) is a type of connective tissue. It can be found in the heart walls and in joits.


Tendons are composed of what tissue?

There are many types of connective tissues. They all have a matrix of extracellular material and they all have cells that excrete the matrix. Tendons and ligaments are dense connective tissues, loose connective tissue tends to be found around organs. Blood and bone are also considered connective tissues.


What is the general location of connective tissues?

Connective tissues are found throughout the body, providing structural support and connecting different structures. They are commonly found in tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones, as well as in organs such as the skin and blood vessels.